South Africa Names Kganyago Reserve Bank Governor

South Africa Names Kganyago Reserve Bank Governor

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The video discusses the appointment of South Africa's new Central Bank governor, Go Hang, who replaces Jill Marcus. It highlights economic challenges in South Africa, including a strengthening dollar and current account deficits. The video also covers Germany's significant drop in factory orders, indicating a need for economic stimulus in Europe. Additionally, it reports on the results of Brazil's presidential elections, where Dilma Rousseff and Asyo Neves advance to a runoff, surprising many investors.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been appointed as the new governor of South Africa's Central Bank?

Jill Marcus

Dilma Rousseff

Go Hang

Marina Silva

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major economic challenge is the new South African Central Bank governor expected to face?

Rising inflation

High unemployment rates

Decreasing foreign investments

Strengthening dollar and current account deficits

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In August, Germany experienced its largest drop in factory orders since which year?

2009

2011

2008

2010

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the vote did Dilma Rousseff secure in the first round of the Brazilian presidential elections?

34%

42%

38%

50%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who unexpectedly secured second place in the Brazilian presidential elections, leading to a runoff?

Marina Silva

Aécio Neves

Go Hang

Jill Marcus