Ebola Fear Is Good 5% of This Slowdown: Siegel

The video discusses the comparison between the SARS and Ebola epidemics, highlighting the greater infectiousness of SARS. It explores the economic impact of fear on market slowdowns and examines the role of quantitative easing (QE) and inflation trends. The discussion also covers predictions about interest rates and the economic outlook, suggesting that fears of a recession may be unfounded, with third-quarter earnings showing positive signs.

What percentage of the economic slowdown is attributed to fear from epidemics like SARS and Ebola?

• 5-6%

• 15%

• 2%

• 10%

What is the potential impact of a slowdown on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy?

• Interest rates will definitely increase

• Interest rates may remain unchanged

• Interest rates may decrease

• Interest rates will definitely decrease

What was the initial expectation for the Federal Reserve's interest rate tightening?

• October or November

• July or August

• April or May

• January or February

What is the current outlook on the possibility of a recession based on the economic data?

• A recession is unavoidable

• A recession is imminent

• A recession is unlikely

• A recession is already happening

What percentage of third-quarter earnings have been reported, according to the transcript?

• 25%

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%