Has the US dollar stopped making sense?

What is the puzzling market behavior discussed in the first section?

• The U.S. dollar is strengthening while stocks are falling.

• The U.S. dollar is weakening while stocks are rising.

• Both the U.S. dollar and stocks are falling.

• Both the U.S. dollar and stocks are rising.

How do higher interest rates typically affect stocks?

• They decrease the cost of debt, benefiting stocks.

• They increase the cost of debt, posing challenges for stocks.

• They have no impact on stocks.

• They make stocks more attractive.

What scenario is suggested when both interest rates and share prices rise together?

• A stagnation scenario

• A deflation scenario

• A growth scenario

• A recession scenario

What is the concept of financial repression mentioned in the final section?

• Reducing government spending to control debt

• Raising interest rates to control inflation

• Increasing taxes to reduce inflation

• Keeping yields low to manage debt

Why might markets distrust American intent to control inflation?

• Due to high interest rates

• Because of Steve Mnuchin's comments and tariff actions

• Because of low oil prices

• Due to strong economic growth