Aviva's Munro Says Carney Trying to Manage Currency

The transcript discusses the UK's economic situation, focusing on interest rates, currency management, and the impact of Brexit. It highlights the Bank of England's role in managing inflation and currency, the interplay between market dynamics and policy, and the uncertainty surrounding the pound due to Brexit negotiations. Predictions about exchange rates and their implications for inflation are also explored.

What is one of the main tools the Bank of England might use to manage the currency?

• Trade tariffs

• Government spending

• Taxation

• Interest rates

What is the forecasted value of the pound by the end of the year according to the contestants?

• $1.40

• $1.35

• $1.29

• $1.25

How does Carney's influence affect the inflation debate?

• By negotiating trade deals

• By reducing interest rates

• By increasing government spending

• By holding the rally

What major event is influencing the uncertainty around the pound's value?

• The Brexit negotiations

• The US elections

• The Olympic Games

• The World Cup

In addition to interest rates, what other factor is crucial in predicting the pound's value?

• Cultural events

• Tourism rates

• Brexit negotiations

• Weather conditions