Volatility and Reflation Expectations for 2017 Markets

Volatility and Reflation Expectations for 2017 Markets

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The video discusses the potential impacts of market conditions on UK assets, focusing on Sterling's risks and economic constraints. It explores market volatility and strategies for protection, emphasizing the importance of buying protection at certain points. The discussion shifts to the US market, analyzing the effects of proposed tax cuts on domestic stocks and the broader market outlook. Finally, the video examines bond yields and economic indicators, highlighting the ongoing movement in bond yields and the implications for the US economy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main concerns if the pound continues to weaken?

Increased competitiveness of UK exports

Higher asset values in the UK

Problems for UK asset values

Lower interest rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor contributing to the pressure on the pound?

High inflation rates

UK's current account deficit

Rising interest rates

Strong economic growth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general outlook for market volatility in the coming year?

Volatility will not affect markets

Volatility is expected to decrease significantly

Volatility will remain constant

Volatility is expected to increase at certain points

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential benefit of the proposed US tax cuts for domestic stocks?

Increased tax rates

Higher effective tax rates

Lower effective tax rates

Decreased competitiveness

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a concern regarding the long-term sustainability of US fiscal policies?

No impact on fiscal deficit

Stable fiscal deficit

Increasing fiscal deficit

Decreasing fiscal deficit

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected trend for bond yields according to the discussion?

Bond yields will remain stable

Bond yields will fall sharply

Bond yields will decrease

Bond yields will continue to rise

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of Trump's tax cuts on the US fiscal deficit?

It will have no impact

It will stabilize the deficit

It will decrease the deficit

It will increase the deficit