Japan Buys More Bonds Than Planned

The video discusses global market trends, focusing on the US, Japan, and China. It highlights the mixed reactions in US assets due to wage growth, the positive outlook of Asian stocks, and the challenges faced by the US dollar. The Bank of Japan's bond purchases to control yields and the PBOC's rate hikes are analyzed, with implications for investors and economic stability.

What was the general reaction of Asian stocks to the US economic data?

• They remained unchanged.

• They were highly volatile.

• They showed a positive outlook.

• They were largely negative.

What challenge is the US dollar facing at the start of 2017?

• It is maintaining a stable value.

• It is facing six straight weeks of decline.

• It is being heavily invested in by foreign markets.

• It is experiencing a significant rise.

What action did the Bank of Japan take to control bond yields?

• They bought a massive amount of 10-year bonds.

• They decreased interest rates.

• They increased interest rates.

• They sold a large amount of 10-year bonds.

How did Mitsubishi UFJ's shares perform in New York on Friday?

• They decreased significantly.

• They remained stable.

• They jumped by the most since November.

• They showed a slight decline.

Why did the PBOC raise short-term money market rates?

• To align with US monetary policy.

• To respond to a weakening economy.

• To combat inflation.

• Because of confidence in a strengthening economy.