Weakness in Asian Markets Caused by U.S. Dollar, Says StanChart's McDonnell

Weakness in Asian Markets Caused by U.S. Dollar, Says StanChart's McDonnell

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The video discusses the recent market trends, highlighting a bounce in Asian stocks despite a weak start to the week due to trade war concerns. The primary cause of market weakness is attributed to the strong US dollar, which affects emerging markets. The discussion also covers the Federal Reserve's rate hike path and the impact of quantitative tightening, with insights from a paper by Ben Bernanke on the Fed's balance sheet shrinkage and its effect on interest rates.

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What does the text suggest about the Federal Reserve's rate path in the coming months?

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What impact does quantitative tightening have on interest rates according to the text?

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