How Long Can Donald Trump Jawbone the Dollar Lower?

The video discusses the expectations for the US dollar in 2017, highlighting the impact of policy divergence and Trump's comments on currency strength. It explores the implications of trade deals on market responses and the potential influence of Trump's statements on the dollar. The video also examines the factors behind the dollar's weakness in 2017 and the market's reaction to Brexit-related developments affecting the pound.

What was the general expectation for the US dollar in 2017?

• It would remain stable.

• It would fluctuate unpredictably.

• It would strengthen.

• It would weaken significantly.

How might Trump's statements about the dollar impact its value?

• They have no impact.

• They guarantee long-term strengthening.

• They could cause short-term fluctuations.

• They ensure long-term weakening.

What is a potential downside of viewing the dollar only from a trade deal perspective?

• It ignores domestic economic policies.

• It overestimates the impact of international responses.

• It fails to consider the goods market.

• It underestimates the role of corporate tax policies.

What historical protocol did Trump's comments on currency levels disrupt?

• The WTO currency guidelines.

• The NAFTA trade deal.

• The UN economic agreement.

• The G7 and G20 protocol.

What was a contributing factor to the dollar's weakness in 2017?

• Overcrowding in long dollar positions.

• A lack of interest in the dollar.

• A decrease in US interest rates.

• A strong global economy.

What was the market's reaction to Theresa May's Brexit speech regarding the pound?

• The pound dropped significantly.

• The pound remained stable.

• The pound weakened slightly.

• The pound surged unexpectedly.

How does the IMF's assessment of UK GDP relate to the pound's performance?

• It predicts a decline in the pound.

• It suggests a stable pound.

• It has no impact on the pound.

• It indicates a more bullish outlook for the UK.