Intouch Capital's Elmer on Markets

What is Chairman Powell's view on the recent rise in inflation?

• He believes it is permanent.

• He is uncertain about its impact.

• He views it as transitory.

• He thinks it will lead to immediate policy changes.

What is the market's expectation regarding bond volatility in light of upcoming CPI data?

• A decrease in volatility is expected.

• Volatility will remain stable.

• No change is expected.

• An increase in volatility is expected.

How might Lael Brainard's potential appointment as Fed chair affect market policy?

• It will have no impact on policy.

• It will strengthen the dollar.

• It will lead to a drastic policy shift.

• It might result in less business-supportive policies.

What is the expected trend for the US dollar according to the discussion?

• The dollar will remain stable.

• The dollar will fluctuate unpredictably.

• The dollar is expected to weaken.

• The dollar is expected to strengthen.

What factors are likely to support asset prices in the Asia region?

• Continued supply constraints.

• Easing of coronavirus infections and reopening of economies.

• Strengthening of the US dollar.

• Increased energy prices.