SocGen’s Juckes Sees More Than One Fed Rate Hike in 2017

The video discusses the Federal Reserve's challenges in convincing markets of their intent to hike rates, despite low inflationary pressures. It explores factors like wage growth, inflation, and Trump's economic policies. The Fed's communication issues and market expectations are highlighted, along with the impact of Trump's policies on dollar strength. The video concludes with an analysis of market risks and expectations regarding Trump's tax policies.

What factors are influencing the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rate hikes?

• None of the above

• Political factors alone

• Market skepticism and economic indicators

• Only wage growth

Why is the Federal Reserve cautious about raising interest rates?

• To align with Trump's policies

• To strengthen the dollar

• Because of market conditions and past experiences

• Due to significant inflationary pressures

How might Trump's policies affect the strength of the dollar?

• They will strengthen the dollar

• They will have no effect

• They will cause the dollar to fluctuate unpredictably

• They will weaken the dollar

What is the current state of China's economy according to the transcript?

• Underperforming expectations

• Meeting expectations

• Outperforming expectations

• In a recession

What are the market's expectations from Trump's tax policies?

• No changes in tax policies

• Repatriation of tax and tax cuts

• Increase in corporate and income taxes

• Introduction of new taxes