A Deep Dive Into Markets With Baird's Bruce Bittles

The video discusses market trends following the presidential election, highlighting movements in sectors like utilities, materials, healthcare, and financials. It examines market reactions to global events such as Brexit and the Italian vote, noting muted responses. The video delves into Dow theory, using Dow transports as economic indicators, suggesting potential economic improvement in 2017. It concludes with a market outlook for 2017, emphasizing the need to monitor investor enthusiasm and interest rates to avoid economic harm.

What factors contributed to the muted market reaction following the recent vote in Italy?

In what ways have investor sentiments changed following significant political events like Brexit and the Trump win?

How have the Dow transports been performing in relation to the industrial sector, and what does this indicate about the economy?

What are the two main concerns regarding market trends as we move into 2017?

What does the speaker believe about the primary trend of the market in the first part of 2017?