Peso Rallies as Market Prices in a Clinton Victory

Peso Rallies as Market Prices in a Clinton Victory

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The transcript discusses the impact of the 2016 U.S. presidential election on the peso and the dollar. It highlights market predictions, suggesting a Trump victory could strengthen the dollar due to his protectionist policies and fiscal stimulus plans. Conversely, a Clinton victory is seen as less impactful on the dollar. The discussion also covers the dollar's past performance and potential future weakening, with other currencies likely to benefit from this trend.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the market's perception of Trump's chances of winning the election?

Over 50%

Under 20%

Exactly 50%

Over 80%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which policy is NOT mentioned as a reason for a Trump victory being dollar positive?

Increased foreign aid

Tax holiday proposals

Support for fiscal stimulus

Protectionist trade policies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected market reaction if Clinton wins the election?

Large market reaction

No market reaction

Moderate market reaction

Unpredictable market reaction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the dollar's performance against other currencies up to June 2015?

Fluctuated unpredictably

Weakened against all currencies

Strengthened against all currencies

Remained stable

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which currencies are expected to strengthen if the dollar weakens?

Pretty much all currencies

Only emerging market currencies

Only European currencies

Only major currencies