Best of Growth and Earnings Is Behind Us, Says GAM’s Hatheway

The video discusses the surprising strength of the US dollar despite stable Fed policies, highlighting the potential impact of US-China trade agreements on currency values. It explores the role of the Chinese yuan in global trade and its correlation with other currencies and markets. The concept of a post-peak investment environment is introduced, noting a slowdown in economic and earnings growth, which affects market dynamics.

What factor is suggested to potentially weaken the US dollar?

• President Trump's comments

• US-China trade agreement

• Increase in US tariffs

• Federal Reserve's interest rate hike

How did the imposition of US tariffs affect the dollar?

• It depreciated against the yen

• It depreciated against the euro

• It remained stable

• It appreciated against emerging currencies

What is the Chinese yuan increasingly becoming in the global market?

• An anchor currency

• A volatile currency

• A non-correlated asset

• A depreciating asset

What does the term 'post-peak investment environment' refer to?

• A period of stable market conditions

• A phase of declining economic and earnings growth

• A time of high inflation

• A period of rapid economic growth

What was the growth rate of S&P 500 earnings in the second and third quarters?

• 25%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%