Fed Likely to Hike Rates Four Times in 2018, Saxo Capital Says

The transcript discusses the market's expectations for the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank's monetary policies, focusing on whether they will adopt dovish or hawkish stances. It analyzes recent inflation data and economic indicators, highlighting the robustness of global growth and inflation. The discussion also covers the Fed's strategy regarding interest rates and the potential implications for the yield curve, including the risk of a market inversion. Additionally, it examines the bond market trends and the ECB's policy challenges, particularly in relation to Italy and Spain.

What is the market's expectation for the Federal Reserve's approach this week?

• Dovish

• Hawkish

• Neutral

• Aggressive

What recent economic data has influenced market reactions?

• Unemployment rates

• CPI and manufacturing data

• Housing market trends

• Retail sales figures

What is the Federal Reserve's inflation target?

• 1%

• 2%

• 4%

• 3%

What is a potential risk if the Federal Reserve adopts a dovish hike?

• Increase in unemployment

• Yield curve inversion

• Stock market crash

• Housing market collapse

What is the ECB's expected monetary policy stance?

• Hawkish

• Dovish

• Aggressive

• Neutral

What economic issue is affecting the ECB's policy decisions?

• German trade surplus

• Italian bond yields

• Brexit

• French unemployment

What could be a consequence of the ECB stopping bond purchases?

• Rise in unemployment

• Decrease in inflation

• Increase in peripheral bond yields

• Strengthening of the Euro