Sizing Up the U.S.-China Trade Deal

The video discusses the US-China trade truce, focusing on the phase one trade deal. Experts analyze its impact on markets, highlighting a reduction in risk premia and potential economic benefits. The discussion covers the cautious optimism surrounding the deal, the lack of detailed specifics, and the potential for improved business confidence and investment. The video concludes with a future outlook, considering election-related uncertainties and the possibility of economic growth in 2020.

What was the main outcome of the US-China trade discussions mentioned in the first section?

• An increase in tariffs

• A phase one trade deal

• A complete trade agreement

• A new trade war

How did the market react to the US-China trade truce according to the second section?

• Increased risk premia

• Decreased risk premia

• No change in risk premia

• Increased tariffs

What is the expected trend for trade tensions in 2020 as discussed in the second section?

• Stagnation

• De-escalation

• Escalation

• Complete resolution

What effect did the trade policies have on the industrial sector as mentioned in the third section?

• Complete shutdown

• No impact on margins

• Increased margins

• Decreased margins

What is the anticipated impact on business confidence due to the trade truce as discussed in the third section?

• Decrease in confidence

• No change in confidence

• Complete loss of confidence

• Increase in confidence