How Brexit Could Make Pound's Stomach-Churning Ride Even Worse

How Brexit Could Make Pound's Stomach-Churning Ride Even Worse

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the volatility of the British pound in light of Brexit uncertainties. It explores potential scenarios, including a deal, an extension, or a hard Brexit, and their respective impacts on the pound's value. The speaker suggests that due to the wide range of possible outcomes, it's challenging to take an active position on the currency alone. Instead, they focus on shorting UK inflation and considering credit protection to hedge against the opposing outcomes of a deal or no deal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected value of the pound if a Brexit deal is reached?

1.50

1.10

1.38

1.20

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential value of the pound if a hard Brexit occurs?

1.36

1.50

1.38

1.20

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it challenging to actively trade the British pound?

Due to high transaction fees

Because it is not affected by Brexit

Because of its wide range of potential outcomes

Due to its stable value

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy is being considered in anticipation of a Brexit deal?

Investing in European bonds

Investing in UK stocks

Shorting UK inflation

Buying US dollars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of protection is being considered in case a Brexit deal is not reached?

Currency hedging

Credit protection

Gold purchase

Real estate investment