Valuations of Many Stocks Globally Look 'Interesting,' Templeton's Wilmshurst Says

The video discusses the economic landscape of 2018 and 2019, highlighting slower growth but strong earnings in 2018, and the impact of the Fed's policy changes. It examines the effects of a strong dollar on US companies and the potential benefits for emerging markets if the dollar weakens. The video also explores the reduction in volatility in emerging markets and the role of central bank policies in influencing market conditions.

What was a key factor that made stock valuations look interesting outside the US in 2019?

• Stronger economic growth

• Fed's change in tone

• Weaker dollar

• Higher inflation rates

How did the Fed's pause in rate hikes affect the dollar and emerging markets?

• It caused the dollar to fluctuate unpredictably

• It strengthened the dollar and hurt emerging markets

• It weakened the dollar and benefited emerging markets

• It had no impact on the dollar or emerging markets

What trend was observed in emerging market volatility compared to developed markets?

• Both emerging and developed market volatilities remained unchanged

• Emerging market volatility increased significantly

• Emerging market volatility decreased to its lowest since 2013

• Developed market volatility decreased more than emerging markets

What were some of the significant headwinds affecting market volatility in 2018?

• Strong economic growth

• Stable political environment

• Decreasing interest rates

• Trade wars and rising dollar

What is expected to happen as central banks unwind their extraordinary monetary support?

• Increased market stability

• Decreased market uncertainty

• Increased market uncertainty

• No change in market conditions