There Is No Alternative to the U.S. Dollar, Says Ark Capital’s Abukarsh

The video discusses the concept of a disintermediated world, touching on global issues like Trump’s policies, Brexit, and impeachment. It explores investment strategies for 2020, emphasizing the dollar's dominance and potential in Chinese and Asian fixed income markets. The discussion also covers the economic implications of Brexit, predicting interest rate cuts by the Bank of England in response to economic pressures and potential extensions.

What global issues are highlighted as contributing to a disintermediated world?

• Technological advancements and AI

• Trump's policies, Brexit, and internal impeachment

• Global pandemics and health crises

• Climate change and renewable energy

Which currency is considered to have no alternative for yield in 2020?

• British Pound

• US Dollar

• Japanese Yen

• Euro

What markets are suggested as potential areas for yield in 2020?

• Chinese and Asian fixed income

• European real estate

• South American equities

• Middle Eastern oil

What is the expected action of the Bank of England in the event of a hard Brexit?

• Introduce quantitative easing measures

• Increase interest rates by 70 basis points

• Cut rates by 70 basis points

• Maintain current interest rates

What economic condition is the Bank of England monitoring that might prompt a rate cut?

• Rising inflation

• Increase in foreign investments

• Surplus in trade balance

• Pressure on the economy and lack of Brexit resolution