Where Is the Yen Headed in 2017?

The video discusses the Bank of Japan's policy to cap long-term yields and its impact on the yen, predicting a potential peak for the dollar-yen exchange rate. It also explores the ruble's strong correlation with oil prices and its economic context, including geopolitical factors and competition with the Brazilian real.

What is the main reason for the potential weakness of the yen according to the discussion?

• High inflation rates in Japan

• Rising interest rates globally

• Decreasing oil prices

• Increased geopolitical tensions

What is the predicted peak value for the dollar-yen exchange rate?

• 110

• 130

• 120

• 125

Why does the yen become less attractive to sell when the dollar-yen rate exceeds 125?

• It stabilizes

• It is affected by inflation

• It becomes undervalued

• It becomes overvalued

Which currency is most correlated with the price of oil?

• Yen

• Dollar

• Ruble

• Euro

What is the ruble competing with to be the winning currency of 2016?

• Japanese yen

• Brazilian real

• US dollar

• Euro