Rieder Says Fed Has Done Good Job With Communicating

The transcript discusses the Federal Reserve's communication strategy and its impact on employment dynamics and market reactions. It highlights the significance of core PCE readings and their implications for market expectations regarding interest rate hikes. Additionally, the discussion covers the influence of commodity trade on global growth and interest rates, noting the recent softness in economic data but maintaining a positive outlook on global growth trends.

What is the Federal Reserve's plan for interest rate hikes this year?

• One hike

• No hikes

• Two hikes

• Three hikes with a possibility of a fourth

How does the market react to the Fed's communication strategy?

• By selling off stocks

• By buying more bonds

• With little reaction

• With significant volatility

Which economic measure is still below the Fed's target, according to the discussion?

• Core CPI

• Core PCE

• Hourly earnings

• Unemployment rate

What has been the trend in commodity prices recently?

• They have been rising

• They have been stable

• They have been unpredictable

• They have been declining

Despite some softer data, what is the overall trend in global growth?

• Declining

• Uncertain

• Stagnant

• On a decent path