AMP's Oliver Sees Draghi as 'Big One' at Jackson Hole

AMP's Oliver Sees Draghi as 'Big One' at Jackson Hole

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The video discusses key speeches at Jackson Hole, focusing on Mario Draghi and Janet Yellen. It highlights the European Central Bank's concerns about the euro's rise and its impact on the economy. The discussion covers US monetary policy, including quantitative tightening, and the challenges Draghi faces in addressing the strong euro without signaling extended QE. The video concludes with potential strategies for tapering QE to manage the euro's strength.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two key figures are highlighted for their speeches at Jackson Hole?

Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron

Boris Johnson and Joe Biden

Mario Draghi and Janet Yellen

Christine Lagarde and Jerome Powell

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the European Central Bank regarding the euro?

Its influence on global oil prices

Its rising value

Its impact on inflation

Its effect on trade with Asia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dilemma does Mario Draghi face concerning the strong euro?

Whether to cut government spending

Whether to extend Quantitative Easing

Whether to increase interest rates

Whether to implement new taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the ECB's previous action regarding QE last year?

Stopped it completely

Cut it from €80 billion to €60 billion a month

Increased it to €100 billion a month

Doubled it to €160 billion a month

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might the ECB do if the euro continues to rise?

Increase QE significantly

Adopt a slower pace of tapering

Raise interest rates sharply

Completely halt QE