Nomura Doesn't See U.S. Recession Until 2020 or Beyond

The video discusses global economic policies, focusing on the Fed's rate hikes, ECB's asset purchasing, and Japan's monetary policy. It highlights concerns about the US economy, including inflation and budget deficits, and examines the impact of oil prices on inflation. The potential for a recession and the economic outlook are also explored, with an emphasis on the strength of economic fundamentals.

What is the Federal Reserve's plan for the policy rate through the middle of next year?

• To eliminate the policy rate

• To decrease the policy rate

• To maintain the current policy rate

• To raise the policy rate

What is a major concern for the US economy according to the discussion?

• Overheating of the economy

• Decreasing oil prices

• Stable inflation

• High unemployment rate

How does the budget deficit relate to the current unemployment rate in the US?

• It is expected to decrease

• It is unrelated to unemployment

• It is a concern due to low unemployment

• It is stable regardless of unemployment

What is the expected trend for oil prices in 2019 according to the discussion?

• A significant increase

• A massive fall

• Fairly steady prices

• Unpredictable fluctuations

When is a recession considered likely according to the economic outlook?

• Never

• In 2020 or beyond

• In 2019

• Before 2019