Existing-Home Sales Drop for First Time Since Feb.

The video tutorial discusses the recent sales figures for existing homes, which have fallen to 5.39 million, below the Bloomberg survey estimate of 5.51 million and the prior reading of 5.57 million. This represents a 3.2% decline, contrary to the expected 1.1% fall. The instructor uses the Bloomberg Terminal to show sales trends over the years, highlighting that current levels are similar to those in 2007. The video emphasizes the month-on-month decline in existing home sales.

What was the actual sales figure reported, and how did it compare to the median estimate?

• 5.39 million, below the estimate of 5.51 million

• 5.51 million, matching the estimate

• 5.57 million, above the estimate

• 5.39 million, above the estimate of 5.51 million

What was the percentage fall in sales compared to the expected fall?

• 3.2% fall against an expected 3.2% fall

• 3.2% fall against an expected 1% fall

• 1% fall against an expected 1% fall

• 1% fall against an expected 3.2% fall

What tool is used to analyze the sales trends over the past several years?

• Bloomberg Terminal

• Microsoft Excel

• Salesforce

• Google Analytics

What was the most recent sales reading in 2016?

• 5.57 million

• 5.39 million

• 5.51 million

• 5.60 million

To which year is the current sales level compared, and what is the focus of this comparison?

• 2007, focusing on the month-on-month decline

• 2010, focusing on the annual growth

• 2005, focusing on the quarterly increase

• 2012, focusing on the yearly stability