Japan, Indonesia Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady

Japan, Indonesia Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady

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The video discusses Governor Kuroda's decision to maintain stimulus in Japan despite inflation concerns, driven by commodity prices. He believes Japan still needs economic support, even as inflation rises. The video also covers Bank Indonesia's cautious approach to interest rate hikes amid rising inflation, with economists divided on the expected rate change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Governor Kuroda's main reason for allowing the yen to weaken?

To reduce inflation

To support Japan's need for stimulus

To boost consumer spending

To increase export competitiveness

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern of Governor Kuroda regarding inflation?

It is causing wages to rise too quickly

It is not affecting the budget deficit

It is too low to impact the economy

It is driven by energy and food prices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to be a major topic at the press conference after the meeting?

Interest rate hikes

Commodity prices

The yen's value

Japan's trade balance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Bank Indonesia's current stance on interest rate hikes?

They have already raised rates

They plan to cut rates soon

They will only raise rates if necessary

They are ready to raise rates immediately

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many economists in the Bloomberg survey expect a 25 basis point hike by Bank Indonesia?

14

36

25

0