U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's Blame Game

The video discusses the causes of market volatility, questioning the roles of high frequency traders and the Volcker rule. It highlights the debate over whether these factors are responsible for recent market changes. Steve Mnuchin's opinion is shared, suggesting that market structure contributes to volatility, but he dismisses any link to trade issues with China.

What are the two main factors being debated as causes of market volatility?

• High frequency traders and the Volcker rule

• High frequency traders and low interest rates

• Trade issues with China and high frequency traders

• The Volcker rule and low interest rates

Why are high frequency traders and the Volcker rule considered convenient scapegoats?

• They are new to the market

• They have been profitable for banks

• They are easy to regulate

• They have been blamed for both high and low volatility

What does Steve Mnuchin believe contributes to market volatility?

• Low interest rates

• Market structure involving high frequency traders and the Volcker rule

• Global economic slowdown

• Trade issues with China

According to the transcript, what is NOT a factor in market volatility?

• High frequency traders

• Market structure

• The Volcker rule

• Trade issues with China

What did Steve Mnuchin recommend regarding the investigation of market volatility?

• That F Sock should investigate

• That banks should be deregulated

• That high frequency trading should be banned

• That trade policies with China should be revised