Forecasting the Pound

Forecasting the Pound

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The transcript discusses various analysts' forecasts on the impact of Brexit on the British pound. Hans Redeker suggests a Canada-style deal could initially lower the pound before it rises, while Valentin Marinov believes a deal could boost the pound, but an Article 50 extension would maintain current levels. The Bank of England's worst-case scenario warns of the pound dropping below parity with the dollar in a disorderly Brexit.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Hans Redeker of Morgan Stanley predict about the pound in the event of a Canada-style deal?

The pound will rise to 1.50

The pound will drop to 1.25 before stabilizing

The pound will remain unchanged

The pound will fall below parity with the dollar

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Valentin Marinov, what could happen to the pound if Article 50 is extended?

The pound might remain around the current level

The pound could fall to 1.10

The pound could drop below parity with the dollar

The pound could rise to 1.50

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact on the pound if there is a no-deal Brexit, according to Valentin Marinov?

The pound could fall to 1.20

The pound could rise to 1.40

The pound could rise to 1.30

The pound could remain stable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Bank of England's worst-case scenario for the pound in the event of a disorderly Brexit?

The pound could stabilize at 1.25

The pound could drop below parity with the dollar

The pound could fall to 1.20

The pound could rise to 1.50

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general sentiment about the predictability of Brexit's impact on the pound?

It is believed to strengthen the pound significantly

It is considered highly predictable

It is seen as untradeable by many analysts

It is expected to have no impact