Putin Threatens EU Gas Supplies Through Ukraine

The transcript covers three main topics: the Federal Reserve's consideration of delaying the end of its bond buying program due to macroeconomic developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin's threat to cut natural gas supplies through Ukraine amidst European peace talks, and the continued growth in European car sales for the 13th consecutive month. The discussion highlights economic conditions in the US and Europe, geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Ukraine, and positive trends in the European automotive market.

What was the main reason James Bullard suggested delaying the end of the Fed's bond-buying program?

• Increased demand for bonds

• Strong economic fundamentals in Europe

• Declining inflation expectations and European market turmoil

• Rising inflation in the US

What action did Vladimir Putin threaten regarding natural gas supplies?

• Stop gas exports to the US

• Provide more gas to European countries

• Cut supplies if Ukraine diverts gas for domestic use

• Increase gas prices for Ukraine

During the peace talks in Milan, what was Angela Merkel's criticism of Putin's government?

• Increasing military presence in Ukraine

• Cutting off diplomatic relations with Europe

• Supporting Ukrainian rebels

• Doing too little to support a truce

For how many consecutive months have European car sales increased?

• 10 months

• 13 months

• 12 months

• 15 months

What was the percentage increase in European car sales in September?

• 7.3%

• 6.1%

• 5.8%

• 4.5%