British Pound Has Best Week Since 2009

The video discusses the performance of the British Pound post-Brexit, focusing on the Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates and the potential for future cuts. It highlights the decline in the trade-weighted pound and the impact of upcoming economic data. The discussion shifts to global markets, emphasizing the yen's movements and Japan's influence on asset classes. The video concludes with expectations for fiscal and monetary stimulus from Japan and potential rate hikes in the US.

What was one of the reasons for the 3% bounce back in the British Pound index?

• Bank of England's decision to keep rates on hold

• Decrease in inflation

• A new trade agreement

• Increase in exports

What financial term was introduced in relation to the Japanese yen's movement?

• Quantitative easing

• Perpetual bonds

• Credit default swaps

• Negative interest rates

What was the impact of Japanese economic events on global markets?

• Strengthened US dollar

• Decreased gold prices

• Increased oil prices

• Driven asset classes globally

What is expected from Japan in terms of economic policy?

• Increase in taxes

• Fiscal and monetary stimulus

• Reduction in government spending

• Introduction of new tariffs

By when is the probability of a US rate hike expected to reach over 50%?

• December 2017

• June 2017

• March 15, 2017

• End of 2016