Fed’s Kaplan, Rosengren to Sell Stock Holdings by Sept. 30

The video discusses ethical concerns regarding Fed officials' stock trading activities in 2020, highlighting the actions of Eric Rosengren and Robert Kaplan. Despite following rules, their trades raised criticism due to potential conflicts of interest, especially as the Fed was actively supporting financial markets. Critics argue that these actions have damaged the Fed's reputation and call for stricter ethical standards. The video also details specific investments made by the officials and the broader implications of their actions on market dynamics and public trust.

What prompted Fed officials to sell their individual stock holdings?

• A change in market conditions

• Pressure from international markets

• Ethical concerns and public outcry

• A new federal law

What type of investments was Eric Rosengren involved in?

• Government bonds

• Cryptocurrencies

• Real estate investment trusts

• Technology stocks

Why was Eric Rosengren's investment activity considered controversial?

• He invested in foreign markets

• He invested in high-risk stocks

• He warned about the overheating of the commercial real estate market

• He did not disclose his investments

What financial instrument was Robert Kaplan trading?

• Corporate bonds

• iShares floating rate bond ETF

• Gold futures

• Cryptocurrency

How can the Fed influence the prices of bonds with maturities under five years?

• Through fiscal policy

• By adjusting the Fed funds rate

• By buying foreign currency

• By setting tax rates