Janet Yellen Speaks: Here's How Investors Are Reacting

The video discusses the market's reaction to the Federal Reserve's announcement, highlighting the steepening of the yield curve and the performance of U.S. stocks. It covers the U.S. economic outlook, noting improvements in GDP and job growth, while also addressing global concerns that were not mentioned by the Fed. The discussion includes the Fed's view on energy prices and their transitory impact on inflation. The video also examines the market impact of the Fed's language changes and the projections for interest rates, indicating a slightly more dovish stance.

What was the immediate market reaction following the Fed announcement?

• A decline in U.S. stocks

• A significant drop in energy prices

• A steepening of the yield curve and a surge in U.S. stocks

• A flattening of the yield curve

What did Janet Yellen say about the U.S. exposure to Russia?

• U.S. companies have significant exposure to Russia

• U.S.-Russia trade is minimal and not a big threat

• It is a major concern for the U.S. economy

• The U.S. banking system is heavily exposed to Russian markets

How did Janet Yellen view the U.S. banking system's exposure to the energy sector?

• As a growing concern

• As an opportunity for growth

• As a significant risk

• As a minimal threat

What change did the Fed make to the language regarding monetary policy?

• They replaced 'considerable time' with 'patient'

• They emphasized 'rapid tightening'

• They added 'immediate action'

• They removed the phrase 'considerable time'

Which sector showed significant gains in the S&P 500 following the Fed announcement?

• Financials

• Energy

• Technology

• Healthcare