Fed Could Jump Either Way, Rakuten Securities' Twidale Says

The transcript discusses the Federal Reserve's current stance on inflation, considering recent economic indicators such as wage and employment numbers. It evaluates whether the Fed's dovish approach was justified given the slower-than-expected inflation rate. The discussion also touches on market expectations of a stable growth scenario with low inflation, questioning if this is realistic. The potential for future rate hikes is considered, contingent on improved economic data.

What was the Federal Reserve's recent stance on inflation?

• Aggressive

• Neutral

• Hawkish

• Dovish

What recent economic indicators were mentioned in relation to the Fed's strategy?

• International trade figures

• Housing market trends

• Stock market performance

• Wage and employment numbers

How is the Fed expected to react through 2019 according to the discussion?

• Increase rates aggressively

• Be reactive

• Decrease rates significantly

• Remain static

What is the 'Goldilocks scenario' as discussed in the video?

• Stagnant growth and deflation

• Robust growth and low inflation

• High growth and high inflation

• Low growth and high inflation

What could potentially change the Fed's rhetoric according to the discussion?

• A spike in inflation

• A rise in international trade

• A decrease in job numbers

• A drop in stock prices