Euro Won't See Massive Sub-Parity Levels, DZ Bank's Marten

The discussion revolves around the potential for the euro to reach parity with the dollar and possibly fall below it. The speaker considers the impact of political factors in Europe and the US economic outlook, suggesting that while a dip below parity might occur, it is unlikely to be prolonged. The market has already priced in much of the negative news for Europe and positive sentiment for the US, limiting further downward movement. The speaker is skeptical of extreme sub-parity predictions, expecting the euro dollar to stabilize at low levels.

What is the initial prediction about the euro reaching parity with the dollar?

• It will lead to a strong euro.

• It will be a short-lived shock.

• It will not happen at all.

• It will be a long-term situation.

What does the speaker believe about the euro reaching subparity levels?

• It might reach subparity but not for long.

• It will not reach subparity at all.

• It will stay at subparity for a long time.

• It will lead to a stronger euro.

What factors does the speaker believe are already priced in?

• Negative news for the US and positive news for Europe.

• Negative news for Europe and positive news for the US.

• Only positive news for Europe.

• Only negative news for the US.

What does the speaker suggest about the euro-dollar rate's future movement?

• It will fluctuate wildly.

• It will rise significantly.

• It will stabilize and not drop much further.

• It will continue to drop significantly.

What is the speaker's opinion on massive subparity expectations?

• They are unlikely to happen.

• They are irrelevant.

• They are likely to happen.

• They are already happening.