European Stocks Retreat After Two Days of Gains

The video discusses recent market gains, highlighting the performance of industry groups like utilities, influenced by the ECB's corporate bond buying program. It examines the impact of Verifone's revenue outlook on Ingenico shares, which fell significantly. The ECB's program aims to boost its balance sheet to 2012 levels, raising questions about inflation. The video also covers the decline in bond yields, with Germany's 10-year yield nearing zero, potentially joining Japan and Switzerland in negative yields. The UK 10-year yield also hit a record low.

What was the significance of the ECB starting its corporate bond buying program?

How did Ingenico shares react to Verifone's outlook for full year revenue?

What was the level of the ECB balance sheet mentioned in the text?

What are the three factors driving yields according to Commerce Bank?

What record low did the UK 10 year yield reach today?