Level 1 test

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1. Question 1 of 8

   The central bank raises interest rates. What usually happens to tech stocks?

   ○They usually come under pressure○Nothing, rates don't affect them○They usually rise
2. Question 2 of 8

   What does inflation measure?

   ○What the Nasdaq is worth○How many people have a job○How fast prices rise
3. Question 3 of 8

   What is the US central bank called?

   ○Federal Reserve (Fed)○ECB○CME
4. Question 4 of 8

   What is the economic calendar?

   ○A list of data releases and news with time and expectations○A trading plan for the whole month○A list of holidays when the exchange is closed
5. Question 5 of 8

   The jobs report (NFP) is much better than expected. What can that mean for rates?

   ○They will surely be cut tomorrow○A higher chance they stay high for longer○There is no connection
6. Question 6 of 8

   What usually happens to a bond's price when its yield rises?

   ○The bond price rises○The price stays the same○The bond price falls
7. Question 7 of 8

   What does “risk-off” mean?

   ○Investors flee to safer investments○The exchange is closed○Investors buy risky things
8. Question 8 of 8

   Why does a trader check the economic calendar before the session?

   ○Because the law requires it○To know when big moves can happen○To find out the price of coffee