Barclays Sees Dollar/Yen at 120 in Three Months

Barclays Sees Dollar/Yen at 120 in Three Months

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The video covers FX headlines, focusing on Sterling's decline due to Bank of England's inflation concerns. It discusses Barclays' revised forecast for the Japanese Yen, predicting a fall to 120 against the dollar, and the potential for further BOJ policy easing. Additionally, it highlights Indonesia's fuel price hike, which is seen as a positive move to reduce the budget deficit.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is causing the British pound to potentially face a fifth day of decline?

Rising inflation rates

Bank of England's concerns about slowing inflation

Increased interest rates

Strong economic growth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Barclays' revised forecast for the dollar-yen rate in three months?

140

120

110

130

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the Bank of Japan likely to take around October of next year?

Strengthen the yen

Maintain current policy

Ease policy further

Increase interest rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage did President Joko Widodo increase gasoline prices in Indonesia?

35%

30%

25%

20%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one positive outcome of the fuel price hike in Indonesia?

Increased fuel consumption

Decreased government revenue

Higher inflation rates

More funds for other uses and reduced budget deficit