Fed Is Done Hiking Rates: Morgan Stanley's Tirupattur

The transcript discusses the progress of core CPI and expectations for future inflation rates, particularly focusing on the impact of gasoline prices. It highlights the challenges faced by the Federal Reserve in managing inflation and the potential influence of the commodity market on inflation and central bank policies. The overall sentiment is that the Fed has done enough to manage inflation, and no further rate hikes are expected in the near term.

What is the expected month-over-month change for the August core CPI?

• 0.18%

• 0.61%

• 1.18%

• 1.61%

What is the anticipated impact of rising gasoline prices on inflation?

• Stabilize inflation

• Increase inflation

• No impact

• Decrease inflation

What is the Federal Reserve's expected action in the September meeting?

• Increase interest rates

• Decrease interest rates

• Maintain current interest rates

• Introduce new monetary policies

What is the main challenge for the Federal Reserve after the September meeting?

• Implementing new policies

• Communicating their decision

• Increasing inflation

• Reducing employment

How might a surge in commodity prices affect central banks' policies?

• It might extend the hiking cycles

• It will have no effect

• It could lead to a reduction in interest rates

• It will stabilize the economy