Wilson: Three Fed Hikes in 2017 'Perfectly Plausible'

The video discusses market projections for 2017, focusing on potential Fed rate hikes and their implications. It examines the impact of a strong dollar on fiscal policy and growth, considering possible trade wars. The analysis extends to China's slowing growth and its effects on Asian economies. The divergence between US and European monetary policies is highlighted, with implications for global markets and investment flows.

What is the Federal Reserve's projected number of interest rate hikes for 2017?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

How might a stronger dollar affect the Federal Reserve's financial conditions framework?

• It would have no effect

• It would ease financial conditions

• It would tighten financial conditions

• It would lead to more rate cuts

What is the expected trend for China's economic growth in the coming year?

• Unchanged growth

• Slowing growth

• Stable growth

• Accelerating growth

How does the divergence in monetary policies between the US and Europe affect Mario Draghi's role?

• It has no impact

• It complicates his role

• It forces him to raise rates

• It simplifies his role

What could potentially attract Japanese and European investors to the US market?

• Decreasing US yields

• Stable US yields

• Higher US yields

• Lower US yields