AMP's Oliver Sees 4 to 5 Fed Rate Hikes in 2018

AMP's Oliver Sees 4 to 5 Fed Rate Hikes in 2018

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The video discusses the baseline scenario for inflation and its impact on asset allocation, predicting that US inflation will rise faster than the Federal Reserve anticipates, leading to multiple interest rate hikes. It examines US inflation expectations, the outlook for US 10-year paper, and the potential impact on equity markets. The discussion highlights the ongoing adjustment to higher inflation and interest rates, with a focus on the US economy's strength and its effect on market volatility.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted number of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve this year according to the baseline scenario?

Two times

Four times

Three times

Six times

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected change in core CPI from December to January?

Increase from 1.6% to 1.7%

Increase from 1.7% to 1.8%

Decrease from 1.8% to 1.7%

Remain constant at 1.8%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the anticipated trend for US 10-year yields by the end of the year?

Remain constant at 2.85%

Increase to 3% or higher

Decrease to 2%

Fluctuate around 2.5%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might a rapid increase in yields affect equity markets?

It will have no impact

It will boost equity markets

It will pose a problem for equity markets

It will stabilize equity markets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor could offset the negative impact of rising yields on share markets?

A weakening US economy

Strengthening earnings

A decrease in inflation

A recession on the horizon