Rivkin: Brexit an Excuse for the Fed to Slow Down

The video discusses the economic risks associated with Brexit, including the potential for a technical recession. It examines the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to global economic conditions, influenced by political pressures and the need to avoid premature actions in the US. The discussion also covers the Eurozone's economic performance, highlighting GDP data and bond market trends, and concludes with an analysis of the global slow growth environment, noting developments in South America and Asia.

What is one of the potential risks mentioned in relation to the Brexit debate?

• Stronger currency value

• Higher employment rates

• Increased inflation

• A technical recession

Why is the Federal Reserve hesitant to take immediate action according to the discussion?

• Due to a lack of data

• Strong economic growth

• Political pressures and global events

• High inflation rates

What does the speaker suggest about the Federal Reserve's use of global events?

• They are unaffected by them

• They are ignoring them completely

• They are making decisions solely based on them

• They are using them as an excuse to delay actions

What is the economic situation in Germany according to the Eurozone data?

• Unpredictable growth

• Declining growth

• Healthy growth

• Stagnant growth

What is the general global economic trend discussed in the last section?

• High volatility

• Rapid growth

• Slow growth

• Economic stability