What Can We Expect From the Fed?

What is the main difference in expectations for the Fed funds rate between investors and economists?

• Both investors and economists expect an increase.

• Investors expect a decrease, while economists expect an increase.

• Investors expect an increase, while economists expect it to remain unchanged.

• Both investors and economists expect a decrease.

According to economists, when is the first rate hike expected?

• End of next year

• First quarter of next year

• Second quarter of next year

• Third quarter of next year

What is the 'considerable time' language referring to?

• The period interest rates will remain low after QE ends

• The time before the next rate hike

• The time it takes to analyze market data

• The duration of the Fed's meetings

What percentage of economists expect the 'considerable time' language to remain in the Fed's statement?

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

By when do most economists expect the Fed's 2% inflation target to be met?

• Beginning of next year

• Mid next year

• Not until the year after next

• End of next year