When Will Fed Raise Rates?

The transcript discusses Janet Yellen's comments on the economic outlook, focusing on interest rate hikes and their impact on the yield curve. It highlights investor expectations, the potential for a yield curve inversion, and its implications, such as a possible recession. Concerns about economic growth, oil prices, and future predictions for Treasurys are also addressed.

What did Janet Yellen's comments indicate about the timing of a potential interest rate hike?

• A hike in June

• Immediate hike

• A hike in September

• No hike until 2016

What does a narrowing yield curve typically suggest about investor expectations?

• Rising long-term inflation

• Stable short-term interest rates

• Fed hiking interest rates without long-term inflation increase

• Decreasing attractiveness of long-term bonds

What economic condition is usually indicated by an inverted yield curve?

• Economic boom

• Stable growth

• Recession

• Deflation

What concern is associated with falling oil prices according to the discussion?

• No impact on the economy

• Immediate price increase

• Temporary price drop

• Permanent low prices

What is the general expectation for Treasurys in the coming year?

• Poor performance

• Another good year

• Significant losses

• No change