Brexit Prompts Policy Talk From BOE, ECB

Brexit Prompts Policy Talk From BOE, ECB

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The video discusses the preparedness of central banks like the Bank of England and ECB in handling financial crises, highlighting their proactive measures to reassure markets. It examines the ECB's preventative actions against rising yield spreads in countries like Portugal, Greece, and Spain. The impact of Brexit on financial markets is analyzed, noting that markets have largely shrugged off its effects. The video also speculates on the Fed's potential response to Brexit and its implications for rate hikes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the ECB's preventative measures discussed in the video?

Reducing inflation

Addressing rising yield spreads in certain European countries

Expanding the eurozone

Increasing interest rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the ECB consider including Greek bonds in their purchases?

To support countries with rising yield spreads

To increase the euro's value

To compete with the Bank of England

To decrease the ECB's overall bond holdings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ECB's concern regarding sovereign European debt?

It has positive interest rates

It has negative interest rates

It is primarily held by non-European investors

It is not affected by Brexit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have financial markets reacted to central bank reassurances post-Brexit?

By ignoring the reassurances

By increasing interest rates

With significant volatility

By showing stability and confidence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Fed's communication in the context of Brexit?

To announce new monetary policies

To compete with the ECB

To align market expectations with their rate hike forecasts

To increase the value of the dollar