Is the Japanese Yen Still a Safe Haven Asset?

The video discusses the current state and future outlook of the oil market, highlighting structural changes such as the shift to electric vehicles and increased innovation. It also covers short-term market dynamics, noting that oil prices may rise due to market jitters but are not heavily influenced by trade wars. The impact of trade tensions, particularly between the US and China, is examined, emphasizing the negative effects of retaliatory tariffs. The video concludes with a discussion on the smarter approach of some countries, like Japan, in handling US tariffs without retaliation.

What are some of the structural changes affecting the oil industry?

• Decrease in technological innovation

• Reduction in new supply sources

• Shift to electric vehicles

• Increased reliance on coal

How do trade tensions influence investment sentiment according to the video?

• They can be resolved without affecting sentiment

• They need to be resolved for sentiment to improve

• They improve investment sentiment

• They have no impact on investment sentiment

What is a potential consequence of the US's approach to trade disputes?

• Increase in global trade

• Alienation of allies

• Resolution of all trade issues

• Strengthening of international alliances

Which country is mentioned as having a smart reaction to US tariffs?

• European Union

• Japan

• China

• Canada

What is suggested as a better solution than imposing retaliatory tariffs?

• Ignoring trade disputes

• Increasing domestic production

• Raising US tariff barriers slightly

• Imposing more tariffs on other countries