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Bonus bucks answers for 12/2
1. According to Ilian Mihov, a professor of Economics at the INSEAD business school, Italy will have to refinance what percentage of its total debt in 2012.
ANSWER: 20%
2. What major government official told a news conference on Thursday that the United Kingdom is preparing itself for a wide range of European financial crises?
ANSWER: Bank of England Governor Mervyn King
3. According to a new report, how many days delinquent is the average housing loan in foreclosure?
Answer: 631 days
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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Bonus bucks answers for 11/30
1. How many United States cities are included in CNBC.com’s The World’s Best Places to Live 2011?
ANSWER: None
2. UK mortgage approvals rose more than expected in October although the overall picture for lending remained depressed. Mortgage approvals in October were:
ANSWER: the highest since Dec 2009
3. Since September, how many billion dollars worth of Hong Kong listings have been shelved because of volatile markets, according to the story Hong Kong IPO Rush Is a Sign of Bearishness: Strategist
Answer: more than $ 4 billion
1. How many United States cities are included in CNBC.com’s The World’s Best Places to Live 2011?
ANSWER: None
2. UK mortgage approvals rose more than expected in October although the overall picture for lending remained depressed. Mortgage approvals in October were:
ANSWER: the highest since Dec 2009
3. Since September, how many billion dollars worth of Hong Kong listings have been shelved because of volatile markets, according to the story Hong Kong IPO Rush Is a Sign of Bearishness: Strategist
Answer: more than $ 4 billion
Monday, November 28, 2011
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Bonus bucks answers for 11/29
1. Research conducted by financial services recruitment firm Astbury Marsden showed City workers were expecting what average bonus this year?
ANSWER: £19,920
2. Morgan Stanley has cut global growth forecasts for 2012 once again, nearly three and a half months after cutting them in august. What is the firm's new forecast?
ANSWER: 3.5%
3. Which of the following is NOT one of three things to watch in Europe this week, according to PIMCO’s Mohamed El-Erian?
Answer: Stock market performances
1. Research conducted by financial services recruitment firm Astbury Marsden showed City workers were expecting what average bonus this year?
ANSWER: £19,920
2. Morgan Stanley has cut global growth forecasts for 2012 once again, nearly three and a half months after cutting them in august. What is the firm's new forecast?
ANSWER: 3.5%
3. Which of the following is NOT one of three things to watch in Europe this week, according to PIMCO’s Mohamed El-Erian?
Answer: Stock market performances
Sunday, November 27, 2011
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Bonus bucks answers for 11/28
1. In the story " Investors Short HK Property Stocks On China Slowdown" analysts expect property prices in Hong Kong to fall by how much next year?
Answer: 10-15%
2. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee member Ben Broadbent said there is a risk of recession in the UK in what period?
Answer: in the fourth quarter
3. According to the CEO of DBS Bank, Piyush Gupta, how large are the bank's savings deposits in Singapore dollar terms?
Answer: S$80 billion
1. In the story " Investors Short HK Property Stocks On China Slowdown" analysts expect property prices in Hong Kong to fall by how much next year?
Answer: 10-15%
2. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee member Ben Broadbent said there is a risk of recession in the UK in what period?
Answer: in the fourth quarter
3. According to the CEO of DBS Bank, Piyush Gupta, how large are the bank's savings deposits in Singapore dollar terms?
Answer: S$80 billion
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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CNBC Bonus Bucks Answers for 11/23
1. Independent think-tank Reform said the UK needs how many years of austerity to resolve its debt problems?
ANSWER: at least 10
2. Mr Yen, or Eisuke Sakakibara, expects the Japanese authorities to intervene in the forex market once again when the yen reaches what level against the dollar?
ANSWER: 75
3. In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, trader Kevin Ferry of Cronus Futures Management compared long-term interest rates to a:
Answer: “Hot, sexy girl”
1. Independent think-tank Reform said the UK needs how many years of austerity to resolve its debt problems?
ANSWER: at least 10
2. Mr Yen, or Eisuke Sakakibara, expects the Japanese authorities to intervene in the forex market once again when the yen reaches what level against the dollar?
ANSWER: 75
3. In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, trader Kevin Ferry of Cronus Futures Management compared long-term interest rates to a:
Answer: “Hot, sexy girl”
Sunday, November 20, 2011
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Bonus bucks answers for 11/20
1. Occupy London Stock Exchange demonstrators announced on Friday they had “repossessed” a building belonging to an investment bank. Which bank owns the building the activists gained access to?
ANSWER: UBS
2. Consumers in Hong Kong and mainland China will make up what percentage of global luxury sales by 2020, according to CLSA Asia Pacific Markets' research.
ANSWER: 44%
3. According to a DuPont report for 2011, what is the most popular color for new car buyers in North America?
Answer: White/pearl
1. Occupy London Stock Exchange demonstrators announced on Friday they had “repossessed” a building belonging to an investment bank. Which bank owns the building the activists gained access to?
ANSWER: UBS
2. Consumers in Hong Kong and mainland China will make up what percentage of global luxury sales by 2020, according to CLSA Asia Pacific Markets' research.
ANSWER: 44%
3. According to a DuPont report for 2011, what is the most popular color for new car buyers in North America?
Answer: White/pearl
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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Bonus bucks answers for 11/18
1. On Wednesday, the Bank of England predicted that inflation would fall to what level in two year's time?
ANSWER: 1.3 percent
2. Despite the U.S. consumer confidence at recession levels, Smead Capital Management believes its time to buy shares of consumer discretionary stocks. Which ones does it suggest?
ANSWER: Walgreen, Starbucks, Nordstrom
3. According to Hiring For Attitude, one of CNBC.com’s best books for the holidays, what percentage of newly hired employees fail within 18 months?
Answer: 46 Percent
1. On Wednesday, the Bank of England predicted that inflation would fall to what level in two year's time?
ANSWER: 1.3 percent
2. Despite the U.S. consumer confidence at recession levels, Smead Capital Management believes its time to buy shares of consumer discretionary stocks. Which ones does it suggest?
ANSWER: Walgreen, Starbucks, Nordstrom
3. According to Hiring For Attitude, one of CNBC.com’s best books for the holidays, what percentage of newly hired employees fail within 18 months?
Answer: 46 Percent
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Bonus bucks answers for 11/17
1. According to Darren Rovell’s calculations, how much of their own money did NBA players put on the line with their announced intention to disband their union?
ANSWER: $3.3 billion
2. According to chartist Daryl Guppy, the upside for Nymex oil over the next few weeks is capped at?
ANSWER: $110-115
3. According to CNBC.com's guest writer Shaun Rein, which luxury brand is getting too popular for its own good in China?
Answer: Louis Vuitton
1. According to Darren Rovell’s calculations, how much of their own money did NBA players put on the line with their announced intention to disband their union?
ANSWER: $3.3 billion
2. According to chartist Daryl Guppy, the upside for Nymex oil over the next few weeks is capped at?
ANSWER: $110-115
3. According to CNBC.com's guest writer Shaun Rein, which luxury brand is getting too popular for its own good in China?
Answer: Louis Vuitton
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