StanChart 'Bearish' on Won, Taiwan Dollar; 'Bullish' on Yen

The video discusses global trade talks, focusing on the impact on currency markets. It covers the challenges in US-China trade negotiations, the performance of high beta currencies, and the role of safe haven currencies like the Japanese yen. The video also examines the Chinese yuan's depreciation and the PBOC's strategies, as well as the Aussie dollar's market trends and predictions. Key insights include the influence of central bank policies and trade tensions on currency valuations.

What is the expected exchange rate of the Chinese yuan against the dollar by the end of the year?

• 7.50

• 7.23

• 6.80

• 6.50

Which type of currencies are expected to suffer due to ongoing trade uncertainties?

• Safe haven currencies

• High beta currencies

• Emerging market currencies

• Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Japanese yen considered a safe haven currency?

• Due to its high interest rates

• Because of its stable economic growth

• Owing to the narrowing yield differentials and BOJ's stance

• Because of its strong export market

What is the People's Bank of China's approach to managing the yuan's depreciation?

• Heavy direct market intervention

• Using daily fixing to guide the market

• Increasing interest rates

• Reducing foreign exchange reserves

How does the PBOC plan to handle the yuan's depreciation without depleting FX reserves?

• By increasing exports

• Through direct market intervention

• By cutting interest rates

• By using daily fixing as a guidance

What is the stance of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand that affects the Kiwi dollar?

• Dovish stance

• Hawkish stance

• Aggressive stance

• Neutral stance

Why is the Australian dollar considered undervalued compared to the New Zealand dollar?

• Due to its strong economic growth

• Because of its trade weighted index underperformance

• Owing to higher interest rates

• Because of its large export market