Yuan, Rupiah, Philippine Peso, India Rupee at Top of DBS's 'Short' List

The video discusses the significance of exchange rate levels, particularly the threshold of seven, and its impact on market behavior. It analyzes China's currency outlook, considering factors like economic growth, debt, and current account surplus. A metric for assessing a country's ability to service external debt is introduced, focusing on India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and China. The video compares past and present economic conditions, highlighting changes in reserves and balance of payments, and forecasts similar dynamics for 2019.

What are the implications of China's currency potentially crossing the seven mark?

How does the current account surplus affect exchange rate valuation according to the text?

In what ways did the taper tantrum affect currency markets as described in the text?

What factors contributed to the changes in the funding needs of India and Indonesia compared to China?

What does the author suggest about the future of the currencies mentioned for 2019?