How Low Can Global Bond Yields Fall?

How Low Can Global Bond Yields Fall?

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The video discusses the historic low in global yields and the prevalence of negative rate bonds, highlighting the potential risks and investor behavior. It covers the ECB's bond buying program and Brexit's impact on European markets. The Bank of Japan's potential actions and concerns about the yen are analyzed, along with the US labor market conditions index, which contradicts the narrative of a strong labor market. Finally, the video examines the volatility in sterling due to Brexit uncertainty and liquidity issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event is highlighted in the discussion of global yields?

The highest yields in 500 years

The lowest yields in 500 years

The introduction of negative rate bonds

The collapse of the global bond market

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Bank of Japan's stance on surprising the market?

They are open to surprising the market

They avoid surprising the market

They have never surprised the market

They only surprise the market during crises

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current concern for the Bank of Japan regarding the yen?

The yen is too weak

The yen is fluctuating unpredictably

The yen is stable

The yen is too strong

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Federal Reserve's labor market conditions index indicate about the US labor market?

It is improving significantly

It is challenging

It is stable

It is booming

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the sudden spike in the Sterling Dollar?

Increased market liquidity

A change in interest rates

A major economic announcement

A lack of market liquidity