Haywood: ECB Likely To Cut Deposit Rates

The transcript discusses expectations from Mario Draghi regarding monetary policy, focusing on quantitative easing and deposit rates. It highlights concerns about asset availability for ECB purchases and explores creative strategies for central banks, such as buying corporate debt. The discussion also covers various inflation measures and their impact on consumer confidence, noting the role of lower costs and a warmer winter in boosting consumer sentiment.

What are some of the actions expected from Mario Draghi to boost the economy?

• Cutting deposit rates and increasing quantitative easing

• Raising interest rates and reducing quantitative easing

• Introducing new taxes and reducing government spending

• Increasing interest rates and cutting government bonds

What is a concern regarding the assets available for purchase under the capital key system?

• There are too many assets available

• Assets are not profitable enough

• There are not enough suitable assets available

• Assets are too expensive to purchase

Which bond market has received the most focus from quantitative easing?

• Italian bond market

• Portuguese bond market

• German bond market

• French bond market

What is one creative strategy discussed for the ECB to consider?

• Buying real estate

• Acquiring foreign currencies

• Investing in technology startups

• Purchasing corporate debt

What does the breakfast index measure?

• The price of imported goods

• The cost of dining out

• The price of luxury goods

• The cost of a typical breakfast