State Street Says `Wild Card' for Europe Stocks May Be a Weaker Euro

The video discusses the Euro STOXX 50, highlighting its cheap valuations and challenges from 2018 that persist into 2019. Key issues include trade tensions, particularly US-China relations and potential US tariffs on European car imports. The discussion also covers the impact of the euro's strength on European stocks, with a focus on how currency fluctuations affect economic recovery and stock performance.

How do the current valuations of European stocks compare to historical averages?

• Below 5 and 10-year averages

• Above 5-year averages

• Above 10-year averages

• Equal to 5-year averages

What is the Euro STOXX 50 often compared to in the United States?

• NASDAQ

• S&P 500

• Russell 2000

• Dow Jones

What is one of the main challenges for European stocks as mentioned in the first section?

• High inflation rates

• US tariffs on car imports

• Brexit uncertainties

• Rising interest rates

What is a potential wild card for European stocks according to the final section?

• Lower inflation

• A weaker euro

• A stronger euro

• Higher interest rates

What is the forecasted range for the euro against the dollar in 2019?

• 1.30-1.35

• 1.15-1.20

• 1.21-1.25

• 1.10-1.15