Markets Poised for Fed Hike in December

The video discusses the Federal Reserve's focus on December and 2017, analyzing financial conditions and potential rate increases. It explores the impact of Trumponomics, including consumer spending and tax cuts, on Fed decisions. The dot plot and economic projections for 2017-2018 are examined, considering fiscal policy and growth projections.

What is the Federal Reserve's focus for December according to the transcript?

• Reducing interest rates

• Maintaining current interest rates

• Eliminating interest rates

• Increasing interest rates

What is expected to drive the Federal Reserve's decisions in 2017?

• Trumponomics stimulus package

• Consumer spending

• Military spending

• Infrastructure projects

How might the Trump administration's economic plans affect the Federal Reserve's actions in 2018?

• They will have no impact

• They will slow down the Fed's actions

• They may lead to increased tightening

• They will cause the Fed to lower rates

What is the Federal Reserve's projected GDP growth for the next year?

• 1%

• 4%

• 2%

• 3%

What fiscal changes might lead the Federal Reserve to adjust its growth estimates?

• Tax cuts and deficit spending

• Higher interest rates

• Increased savings

• Reduced government spending