Fed Is Buying Itself a Bit of Time, Bank of Singapore's Jooste Says

What was the market's general expectation regarding the Fed's next move?

• A pause followed by potential cuts

• Immediate rate hikes

• No change in policy

• Immediate rate cuts

Why does the Fed prefer to maintain optionality in its policy decisions?

• To ensure flexibility in response to economic changes

• To commit to a fixed policy path

• To increase market volatility

• To reduce transparency

What was the bond market's reaction to the Fed's recent strategies?

• Yields remained stable

• Yields decreased significantly

• Yields increased slightly

• Yields were unaffected

What does the recent movement in bond yields suggest about market sentiment?

• Market sentiment is optimistic

• Market sentiment is stable

• Market sentiment is fragile

• Market sentiment is indifferent

What challenge does the market face in interpreting recent bond yield movements?

• Low liquidity and volatility

• High liquidity

• Stable economic conditions

• Clear market signals