Australian Dollar Has Momentum, Strategist Says

The video discusses various economic themes, including geopolitical and commodity trends, the US dollar's behavior during Fed tightening cycles, and the impact of commodity prices on currencies. It also covers the effects of US Treasury yields on the yen, the BOJ's policy on inflation, and the PBOC's management of the yuan. Additionally, it provides a forecast for the Australian dollar.

What is one of the main factors influencing the current trends in global currencies?

• Brexit negotiations

• European Central Bank policies

• OPEC oil production

• US Treasury yields

What is the BOJ's stance on adding monetary easing?

• They are hesitant to add easing

• They will not add easing under any circumstances

• They have already added significant easing

• They are open to adding easing if necessary

What type of inflation is Japan currently experiencing due to energy prices?

• Deflation

• Hyperinflation

• Cost-push inflation

• Demand-pull inflation

What is the PBOC's approach to the yuan's strength?

• Encouraging further strengthening

• Allowing it to weaken significantly

• Calling time on its ongoing strengthening

• Pegging it to the US dollar

What is the forecasted range for the Australian dollar in the first half of the year?

• 60 to 65 cents

• 70 to 75 cents

• 80 to 85 cents

• 75 to 80 cents