Natixes' Garcia-Herrero Sees Four Fed Hikes in 2017

The video discusses the likelihood of four Fed rate hikes due to rising growth and inflation, influenced by global economic changes. It highlights the role of commodity prices, particularly oil, in driving inflation and the implications for Fed policy. The discussion emphasizes the need for monetary policy normalization to maintain economic stability.

What is the primary reason for the increased likelihood of four rate hikes by the Fed this year?

• Declining employment rates

• Rising growth and inflation

• Decreasing global growth

• Stable commodity prices

Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to inflation in the second section?

• Rising commodity prices

• Increased central bank balance sheets

• Decreasing oil demand

• Full employment

How does the video describe the current state of inflation?

• Massive and uncontrollable

• Decreasing rapidly

• Non-existent

• Present but not massive

What is the expected impact of rising oil prices on the Fed's policy?

• It will lead to a decrease in interest rates

• It will contribute to inflation, prompting policy normalization

• It will have no impact on Fed policy

• It will cause the Fed to halt rate hikes

What is the anticipated effect of increased global demand on oil prices?

• Oil prices will decrease

• Oil prices will remain stable

• Oil prices will increase

• Oil prices will fluctuate unpredictably