Bloomberg Market Wrap 11/14: SKEW Index, Yield Curve, EM Debt

The video discusses market volatility indicators like the VIX and skew index, highlighting their roles in assessing market conditions. It also covers the yield curve's steepening as a potential recession signal, referencing historical analysis by Cam Harvey. Lastly, it explores a strategy for investing in emerging market debt, emphasizing the CDS cash bond basis and its benefits in high-yielding countries.

What does the VIX represent and why do investors monitor it?

Explain the significance of the skew index in relation to market volatility.

What does a steepening yield curve indicate about the economy?

Discuss the implications of the curve inversion observed in the text.

How can emerging market debt be approached in a high-risk environment?