Pimco's Cantrill Says Bar Is High for a Trade Deal With China

Pimco's Cantrill Says Bar Is High for a Trade Deal With China

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The transcript covers Michael Cohen's guilty plea and its potential impact on markets and political dynamics. It discusses the G20 summit, focusing on US-China trade relations and the possibility of a deal. The conversation shifts to NAFTA 2.0 and the likelihood of a government shutdown over border wall funding. Finally, it addresses geopolitical risks, particularly US-Russia relations, in light of recent developments in Ukraine.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Michael Cohen's guilty plea related to?

Lying about real estate deals

Lying about campaign finance violations

Lying to Congress about negotiations with Russians

Lying about tax evasion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for the Democrats in the House regarding their legislative agenda?

Focusing solely on economic growth

Avoiding any investigations

Winning the 2020 presidential election

Ignoring infrastructure development

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is President Trump's stance on the current trade deal with China?

He believes it needs major revisions

He is satisfied with the current tariffs

He wants to cancel it immediately

He wants to eliminate all tariffs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the likelihood of NAFTA 2.0 being ratified in the current Congress?

Very likely

Unlikely

No chance at all

Already ratified

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of the government shutdown discussed?

Partial shutdown affecting some services

Complete halt of all government operations

Increase in government spending

Immediate resolution of border wall funding

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Trump decide not to meet with President Putin?

Because of the situation in Ukraine

Due to scheduling conflicts

Pressure from European allies

Lack of interest in diplomatic talks

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geopolitical risk is highlighted as a concern for 2019?

Economic sanctions on Iran

Trade tensions with Canada

Military conflict with North Korea

Geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Ukraine