Fed Watch: What's Ahead for Rates in 2017?

Fed Watch: What's Ahead for Rates in 2017?

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The transcript discusses the Federal Reserve's position on economic indicators and the ongoing hiking cycle, considering the Trump administration's fiscal plans. It analyzes GDP forecasts, market reactions, and the potential for fiscal stimulus. The conversation highlights economic trends, comparing current conditions to the previous year, and addresses the challenges the Fed faces in predicting future economic conditions. The discussion concludes with the uncertainty surrounding the Fed's forward guidance and its impact on the markets.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors are influencing the Federal Reserve's decision on the hiking cycle?

The current state of the economy and labor market

The outcome of the presidential election

The level of public debt

The global oil prices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might fiscal stimulus impact GDP forecasts according to the discussion?

It could lead to higher GDP forecasts

It will have no impact

It will decrease GDP forecasts

It will stabilize GDP forecasts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the market's current stance compared to the Fed's dots?

The market is ignoring the dots

The market is aligned with the dots

The market is pricing below the dots

The market is pricing above the dots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges for the Fed in predicting future economic conditions?

Inaccurate inflation measures

Lack of historical data

Uncertainty about the recovery and fiscal policies

Unstable global markets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Janet Yellen expected to do regarding forward guidance?

Eliminate forward guidance entirely

Pull back from forward guidance

Maintain the current level of forward guidance

Strengthen forward guidance