Citi's Levkovich Says Economy Is Strong Enough for Two 2019 Fed Hikes

The video discusses market volatility driven by trade issues and economic indicators like the yield curve. It predicts interest rate hikes by the Fed and examines economic resilience despite uncertainties. Market sentiment has shifted, with a positive outlook for the next year. The S&P 500 is largely insulated from global issues, and the US economy is compared to Europe's, highlighting fewer recessions in the US.

What is one of the primary factors currently influencing market volatility?

• Technological advancements

• Trade issues

• Natural disasters

• Political elections

According to the transcript, how many times is the Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates next year?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Not at all

What does the NFIB survey indicate about future unemployment rates?

• Unemployment will remain stable

• Unemployment will decrease

• Unemployment will increase

• Unemployment data is inconclusive

What is the current probability of markets being up over the next 12 months according to the panic euphoria model?

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

• 70%

What percentage of S&P 500 revenues are domestic or from Canada and Mexico?

• 60%

• 75%

• 50%

• 85%