Fed Rate Hikes Have Not Been a Tightening So Far, Says RDQ's Ryding

The video discusses the frequency of rate hikes through 2019, analyzing the real Fed funds rate and its implications on inflation and market conditions. It highlights the Fed's role in maintaining stable prices and full employment, and the potential impact of long-term interest rates on US debt. The discussion emphasizes the importance of monetary policy in economic stability.

How many times were interest rates expected to be raised in 2019?

• Six times

• Four times

• Two times

• Eight times

What is the relationship between the inflation rate and the short-term interest rate according to the discussion?

• Inflation rate is higher

• Short-term interest rate is higher

• Inflation rate is equal

• Inflation rate is lower

What is the current state of the equity market as mentioned in the discussion?

• At a record low

• Within half a percent of a record high

• Experiencing a significant drop

• Unchanged from last year

What is the primary focus of monetary policy according to the discussion?

• Controlling the stock market

• Maintaining stable prices and full employment

• Increasing short-term interest rates

• Reducing the national debt

What could be more damaging for US debt funding costs than Fed rate hikes?

• Stable short-term interest rates

• Rising long-term interest rates

• Decreasing inflation

• Increasing employment rates