Why the Chinese Would Welcome a Fed Rate Hike

Why the Chinese Would Welcome a Fed Rate Hike

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The transcript discusses the macroeconomic adjustments since the 2013 taper tantrum, highlighting the progress in economic healing and the role of currency in fostering adjustments. It explores the potential benefits and risks of a Fed rate hike for China and the global economy, emphasizing the importance of a stronger US economy. The discussion also covers the implications of US interest rate changes on global financial stability and the impact of a strong dollar on the global economy, including the risk of exporting deflation to the US.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant macroeconomic event mentioned that triggered adjustments in 2013?

The Great Recession

The Taper Tantrum

The Eurozone Crisis

The Asian Financial Crisis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the PBOC's deputy governor, how might a Fed rate hike benefit China?

By strengthening the Chinese yuan

By weakening the US dollar

By reducing Chinese interest rates

By indicating a stronger US economy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk of a stronger dollar as discussed in the transcript?

Strengthening of the euro

Higher inflation in the US

Increased US exports

Exporting deflation to the US

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the Fed's approach to international impacts changed recently?

It has ignored the strength of the dollar

It has focused solely on domestic issues

It has become more internationally aware

It has become less aware of international impacts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Fed's concern regarding the positive growth momentum in the US?

It could be exported away through the external account

It will increase the trade deficit

It will decrease consumer spending

It might lead to higher inflation