Pound Heading Towards $1.34-$1.35 Area, NAB's Catril Says

Pound Heading Towards $1.34-$1.35 Area, NAB's Catril Says

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The video discusses the forecast for sterling, considering various market scenarios and the impact of Brexit. It highlights the diminishing probability of negative outcomes for the pound and the potential for a hard Brexit to be avoided. The euro's situation is analyzed, focusing on structural issues in Europe and the ECB's potential rate changes. The US dollar's outlook is examined, noting a soft patch in global economies and the Fed's patient stance on interest rates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected level for the British pound by the end of the fourth quarter of 2019?

1.17

1.37

1.27

1.47

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political scenario is considered a negative outcome for the British pound?

A minority government

A Labour government led by Corbyn

A Conservative government

A coalition government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What structural issue is affecting the euro according to the discussion?

High inflation rates

Structural slowing of the European economy

Trade surplus

Political instability

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent economic data affected the US dollar's performance?

Rise in unemployment

Increase in housing starts

Decline in housing starts

Increase in GDP

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Federal Reserve's current stance on interest rates?

Indifferent

Cutting rates

Very patient

Aggressively raising rates