U.S. 10-Year Yield May Rise to 3.5% by Year-End, QIC's Buckley Says

The video discusses the expected rise in US interest rates and its potential impact on the US and Australian economies. It highlights the differences in economic growth rates between the two countries and the implications for their respective currencies. The discussion also covers the potential effects of a trade war on global economies, particularly focusing on the US and Australia.

What is the expected trajectory of the US federal funds rate over the next 18 months to two years?

• It will drop to 0.5%

• It will decrease to 1%

• It will remain stable at 2%

• It will increase towards 3%

How does Australia's current economic growth compare to that of the US?

• Australia is not experiencing any growth

• Australia is growing at half the pace of the US

• Australia is growing twice as fast as the US

• Australia is growing at the same pace as the US

What is the current cash rate in Australia, and when is it expected to change?

• 3% and expected to change next year

• 1.5% and not expected to change until 2020

• 2% and expected to change next month

• 1% and expected to change in six months

What is one of the main factors affecting the Australian dollar's current trend?

• High inflation rates

• Interest rate differentials

• Increased foreign investment

• Strong GDP growth

What could be the impact of a 25% tariff on all Chinese exports to the US?

• An increase in US employment rates

• A significant impact on US growth and higher inflation

• No impact on US growth

• A decrease in US inflation