Pound Is on a 'Roller Coaster' Amid Brexit Talks, ING's Pesole Says

Pound Is on a 'Roller Coaster' Amid Brexit Talks, ING's Pesole Says

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The video discusses the fluctuating behavior of the sterling in the market, influenced by ongoing Brexit negotiations and short squeezing effects. It highlights the uncertainty surrounding a potential Brexit deal, with key questions about its approval by the EU summit and UK Parliament. The FX market's stance on Brexit is explored, suggesting a middle ground between a hard Brexit and a real deal. The video also analyzes Boris Johnson's strategy, indicating a shift towards securing a deal, which has positively impacted market perceptions and supported the sterling.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect is keeping sterling well supported despite conflicting news?

Currency devaluation

Market expansion

Short squeezing

Long squeezing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the market's main concern regarding the ongoing Brexit negotiations?

The impact on global trade

The possibility of a hard Brexit

The influence of the US dollar

The role of the European Central Bank

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the market's expectation regarding the EU summit?

A resolution to the Eurozone crisis

An increase in interest rates

A new trade agreement with the US

A real deal on Brexit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has reduced the market's fears about a no-deal Brexit?

The UK's economic growth

The decline in global oil prices

The European Union's financial support

Boris Johnson's determination to secure a deal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact on sterling if a Brexit deal is reached?

Sterling will depreciate significantly

Sterling will remain stable

Sterling will appreciate further

Sterling will lose market support