German Bund Yields Could Decline Again in 2020, SocGen Says

German Bund Yields Could Decline Again in 2020, SocGen Says

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The video discusses Germany's economic slowdown, highlighting the role of automatic stabilizers and potential fiscal deficits. It examines the labor market's impact on fiscal policies and the potential for infrastructure spending. The discussion extends to bond yields, influenced by US economic conditions, and the ECB's fiscal stance under Christine Lagarde. The euro's position relative to the US dollar is also analyzed, considering potential currency trends.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason Germany might run a larger fiscal deficit in 2020?

Decreased government spending

Increased exports

Higher interest rates

Automatic stabilizers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might trigger German officials to consider opening fiscal tabs?

A rise in exports

A decrease in population

An increase in inflation

A technical recession

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential area for fiscal expansion in Germany?

Infrastructure spending

Military spending

Education spending

Healthcare spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between US and German bond yields?

They are weakly correlated

They are strongly correlated

They are not related

They are inversely related

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Christine Lagarde's focus in her role at the ECB?

Monetary policy

Trade policy

Environmental policy

Fiscal policy