Dollar Strength With Periods of Weaknesses Expected, Boubouras Says

The video discusses market volatility and risk assets in 2019, comparing it to 2017 and 2018. It highlights economic momentum and potential slowdowns in 2020 and 2021, with robust US data despite risks like the government shutdown. Trade issues, particularly with Chinese telecoms, pose significant risks. The US dollar's trajectory is linked to political factors and economic conditions, with expectations of strength and periods of weakness. The Federal Reserve's outlook includes potential rate hikes, emphasizing that it is not there to protect market returns.

What combination of years is 2019 compared to in terms of economic conditions?

• 2016 and 2017

• 2015 and 2016

• 2017 and 2018

• 2018 and 2019

What is one of the major risks mentioned that could impact trade talks?

• US dollar strength

• European market stability

• Chinese telecom expansion

• US economic growth

How is the US dollar's trajectory expected to behave according to the analysis?

• Stable with no changes

• Continuous decline

• Periods of strength and weakness

• Consistent growth

What is the expected number of Fed hikes over the course of the year?

• One

• Two

• None

• Three

What is the Fed's stance on protecting equity market returns?

• They will increase protection

• They are not there to protect them

• They are indifferent

• They aim to protect them