June CPI Another Heartbreaker for BOJ, Says BofAML's Devalier

June CPI Another Heartbreaker for BOJ, Says BofAML's Devalier

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The video discusses Japan's economic challenges, focusing on the latest CPI numbers and their implications for the Bank of Japan. It explores the country's monetary policy, particularly the Yield Curve Control (YCC) and the potential for tapering. The discussion also covers the strength of the yen, trade tensions, and their impact on global growth. The resilience of the dollar-yen exchange rate is attributed to Japanese flows and M&A deals, while the potential for auto tariffs and trade wars are noted as concerns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern for the Bank of Japan regarding the June CPI numbers?

The inclusion of energy prices

The drop in the excluding energy measure

The rise in global oil prices

The increase in domestic demand

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Bank of Japan's approach to YCC targets?

Raising interest rates

Reducing the size of net purchases

Signaling a policy move

Increasing the size of net purchases

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the Dollar Yen remained firm despite trade war concerns?

Owing to higher oil prices

Because of Japanese M&A deals

As a result of reduced exports

Due to increased domestic consumption

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential announcement is causing concern in the trade war context?

New energy tariffs

Auto tariffs

Increased import duties

Higher export taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of the trade war on global growth so far?

Complete halt in growth

No impact on growth

Slight dampening of growth

Significant dampening of growth