1st Article for Discussion: Article: Stocks Futures Fall Ahead of Inflation Data, Earings Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Inflation Data, Earnings - WSJ.pdf Investors will parse earnings from JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo and inflation data this week. Futures pointed to opening losses for technology stocks, while government bonds extended declines, as investors awaited inflation data and the state of earning season. A) Question 1: According to the article, what was the yield on the 10 year Treasury note? Question 2: How have rising yields affected the tech stocks? Question 3: According to the article, consumer prices are expected to have risen how much in 2021, which is the highest level since when? How do we measure inflation in consumer prices? Question 4: What fundamental financial event kicks off this week, starting with the major U.S. financial companies? Question 5: What is the significance of the 10 year Bond to the stock market? Question 6: According to Mark Anderson, head of asset allocation at UBS Global Wealth Management's Chief Investment Office, said "the Fed wants to tighten financial conditions and the means to do this is through higher interest rates." Do you agree or disagree with raising interest rates? Why? How do higher interest rates affect over-all business and your personal consumption, investment, and savings decision making. (Separate your response by question number) B) Post a link of One article that supports One of your responses to the questions above and/or provides more insight on the subject discussed in the article. Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Inflation Data, Earnings - WSJ.pdf