Mexico to Intervene Amid Peso Drop

Mexico to Intervene Amid Peso Drop

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The video discusses FX headlines focusing on the Mexican Peso's sharp decline and the central bank's intervention strategy. It then shifts to the Malaysian Ringgit, affected by falling oil prices, leading to a potential current account deficit. Finally, it covers India's third-quarter current account deficit, driven by slowed exports and increased gold imports.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Mexican central bank take in response to the peso's decline?

Introduced new currency notes

Decreased taxes

Implemented a currency intervention program

Increased interest rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the Malaysian ringgit's decline?

Rising inflation

Political instability

Falling oil prices

Increased foreign investment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has it been since Malaysia last registered a current account deficit?

17 years

15 years

20 years

10 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What contributed to India's current account deficit reaching a one-year high?

Increased foreign aid

Rise in tourism

Surge in gold imports

Decrease in foreign remittances

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated value of India's current account deficit in the third quarter?

$10 billion

$8 billion

$5 billion

$12 billion