Japan's Outlook for 2020 Looking 'Choppy,' Moody's Analytics Says

Japan's Outlook for 2020 Looking 'Choppy,' Moody's Analytics Says

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the ongoing US-China trade negotiations, highlighting the progress in phase one and potential challenges in phase two. It examines the impact of trade tensions on Asia, particularly in 2019, and the role of sentiment in economic activity. The discussion shifts to the limited capacity of central banks in Asia to support economies, emphasizing the need for fiscal policy measures. Japan's economic outlook is analyzed, noting the potential for recession following a tax hike and the influence of the Tokyo Olympics.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current focus of the US-China trade negotiations?

Complete resolution

Phase one agreement

Military cooperation

Phase two agreement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might improved sentiment affect business investment and employment?

It will decrease both

It will have no effect

It will only affect employment

It will increase both

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge for central banks in Asia according to the transcript?

High inflation rates

Excessive foreign reserves

Limited monetary policy effectiveness

Lack of fiscal policy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of infrastructure spending on GDP growth?

Long-term and moderate

Short-term and minimal

Immediate and significant

No impact at all

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic event is expected to provide a temporary boost to Japan's economy?

Central bank interventions

New fiscal policies

Tokyo Olympics

US-China trade agreement