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Merk said that Germany seems to be thriving lately, as it has been working on cost-cutting lately.
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However severe the virus may ultimately be, its emergence is yet another headwind for policymakers to address, which worries Merk.
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In a recent video interview with Merk, he discussed the relationship between currencies and the economies that they belong to.
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The way a country handles its deficit does a lot for its currency, says Axel Merk CIO of Merk Investments.
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"Pierluigi and I were in the hotel in Japan together and we had to wait and see what happened, " Merk explained.
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"He (Merk) is a friend and I have to say sometimes it is difficult to make a judgement about a friend, " the Italian said.
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Given this viewpoint, Merk says that the euro might be a better investment than the U.S. dollar based on how these countries handle their deficits.
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In that interview, Merk said that he sees the light at the end of the European tunnel, or one end of the Chunnel as the case may be.
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Ultimately, the perception of the level of preparedness and actions of different regions may affect which regions will fare better or worse as the extent of the virus evolves, Merk said.
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With countries like the U.S., which is getting funding for its deficits outside of its shores, those countries need to show economic growth to attract more funding, Merk says.
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Merk noted that while measures such as body scans will not prevent the virus from spreading, it does reduce panic and the sense of helplessness, which Merk noted are key factors in contributing to the overall individual and business risk appetite.
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