Sec. Yellen Wants Meeting Of Financial Regulators

This video discusses the recent volatility on Wall Street, driven by an online campaign organized by small investors that led to a surge in select stocks and commodities. This forced corporate short sellers to close their positions at significant losses. Although prices have since fallen, the activity is expected to prompt a regulatory review of the role of nonbank firms in financial markets.

What was the primary focus of financial regulators this week?

• Discussing recent Wall Street volatility

• Launching a new financial product

• Increasing interest rates

• Reducing taxes

Who organized the online campaign that affected stock prices?

• Large corporations

• Government agencies

• Financial analysts

• Small investors

What was the result of the online campaign on select stocks and commodities?

• Prices soared

• Prices remained stable

• Prices plummeted

• Prices were unaffected

What did corporate short sellers have to do as a result of the market surge?

• Open new positions

• Close their positions at losses

• Increase their investments

• Halt all trading activities

What is likely to be expedited due to the recent market activities?

• A decrease in trading fees

• A new stock market index

• A regulatory review of nonbank firms

• An increase in stock dividends