Trichet: Fed Prepared Market Well for Rate Increase

The transcript discusses the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate hikes in response to rising wages and employment. The speaker expresses confidence in the Fed's decisions and highlights the importance of market preparation for rate increases. The discussion also covers expectations for future rate hikes and the Fed's data-dependent approach to monetary policy.

What is the speaker's opinion on the Federal Reserve's preparation for rate increases?

• They have not prepared the market well.

• They are making hasty decisions.

• They are behind the curve.

• They have prepared the market very well.

What does the speaker expect regarding the Federal Reserve's actions in 2017?

• A more aggressive tightening cycle.

• A focus on employment rates.

• A decrease in interest rates.

• No changes in interest rates.

What is the significance of the Federal Reserve's communication according to the speaker?

• It has no impact on interest rates.

• It is only important for investors.

• It is crucial for market understanding.

• It is irrelevant to market reactions.

How does the speaker describe the Federal Reserve's approach to future decisions?

• Fixed

• Random

• Unpredictable

• Data-dependent

What sentiment does the speaker believe the Federal Reserve might convey to the market?

• That they are unsure about future rates.

• That they are maintaining current rates.

• That they are accelerating rate increases.

• That they are slowing down rate increases.