Currency Volatility at a Nine Month High

Currency Volatility at a Nine Month High

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The video discusses the current state of the FX market, highlighting increased volatility and predictions for 2015. It covers the expected policy divergence between major central banks and Goldman Sachs' recommendation for a weaker euro against the US dollar. The video also provides a short-term outlook on the Japanese yen, predicting further weakness due to various market factors.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the trend in FX market volatility recently?

It has decreased significantly.

It has been unpredictable.

It has reached a nine-month high.

It has remained stable.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Goldman Sachs' top trade recommendation for 2015?

Investing in Japanese yen.

Strengthening the euro against the US dollar.

Weakening the euro against the US dollar.

Buying gold.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial instrument does Goldman Sachs suggest using for their recommended trade?

Call option

Put spread

Swap agreement

Futures contract

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted movement of the Japanese yen against the US dollar before Thanksgiving?

It will strengthen to $100.

It will drop to $123.

It will remain unchanged.

It will rise to $150.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor is intensifying the weakness of the yen?

Triggering of various knockout options.

Increased demand for yen.

Rising interest rates in Japan.

Stable economic conditions.