Fed Unlikely to Move Until June, Citigroup Global's Chua Says

The video discusses the Federal Reserve's current strategy of patience due to benign inflation, with rate hikes expected in June and September. It highlights global economic changes, including the impact of the China slowdown and negative inflation surprises in Asia. Central banks, like the Bank of Korea and Bank of Japan, are adjusting expectations. The Wall Street Journal reports potential slowing of balance sheet runoff, which could positively impact risk assets. Central banks have multiple instruments to influence markets, which remain sensitive to policy changes.

What is the current economic strategy being discussed due to benign inflation?

• Reducing interest rates

• Patience and waiting

• Immediate policy changes

• Aggressive rate hikes

When is the Fed expected to make its next move according to the discussion?

• April

• March

• June

• September

Which country's economic slowdown is mentioned as having a significant global impact?

• Russia

• Brazil

• China

• India

Which two Asian economies did not experience negative inflation surprises recently?

• China and Japan

• India and Thailand

• Indonesia and Singapore

• South Korea and Malaysia

What potential action by central banks could positively impact risk assets?

• Increasing interest rates

• Slowing down balance sheet runoff

• Reducing fiscal spending

• Implementing new taxes