Tracking the Dots Ahead of the Fed Meeting

The video discusses future economic projections and the potential impact of the Federal Reserve's decisions. It highlights the importance of the dot plot in understanding economic signals and the Fed's possible hawkish turn due to changes in committee members. The market's skepticism towards the Fed's moves is also analyzed, with a focus on the 10-year Treasury note and its implications for growth and inflation expectations.

What is the primary focus of the dot plot discussed in the video?

• Predicting stock market trends

• Evaluating current inflation rates

• Understanding future economic expectations

• Analyzing past economic performance

What change is expected in the Federal Reserve's committee next year?

• A decrease in the number of members

• A shift from dovish to hawkish

• An increase in the number of members

• A shift from hawkish to dovish

Who are some of the key figures mentioned that will be leaving the Federal Reserve committee?

• Ben Bernanke and Alan Greenspan

• Jerome Powell and Lael Brainard

• Janet Yellen and President Dudley

• Christine Lagarde and Mario Draghi

What is the market's general attitude towards the Federal Reserve's projected interest rate hikes?

• Optimistic and supportive

• Indifferent and neutral

• Excited and eager

• Doubtful and skeptical

According to Morgan Stanley, what is the projected 10-year Treasury note rate for the end of 2018?

• 3.0%

• 1.95%

• 2.5%

• 2.0%