ECB Lays Out Aggressive Stimulus Measures

The video discusses ECB's plans to boost its balance sheet by buying assets worth up to €1 trillion over two years. Draghi aims to return asset levels to March 2012 figures, despite internal challenges. The ECB may target corporate and government bonds, including controversial sovereign debt, to prevent a recession. Economic forecasts show a downward revision in GDP growth, with risks from US monetary policy changes. Draghi's comments led to a sharp drop in the euro and affected US bond yields.

What is the target amount Draghi plans to reach for the ECB's balance sheet?

• €4 trillion

• €3 trillion

• €2 trillion

• €1 trillion

What is one of the potential targets for asset purchases mentioned in Draghi's plan?

• Commodities

• Cryptocurrencies

• Real estate

• Corporate and government agency bonds

What is the anticipated impact of the US monetary policy tightening?

• Stability in international financial flows

• Increase in GDP growth

• Decrease in inflation

• Shifts in international financial flows

How much did the euro fall against the dollar following Draghi's comments?

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

• 20%

What happened to US 2-year bond yields after Draghi's news conference?

• They remained unchanged

• They reached an all-time high

• They fell to a one-month low

• They touched a one-month high