Fed Likely to Keep Hiking Rates, Standard Chartered's Englander Says

The transcript discusses the disparity between market expectations and the Federal Reserve's current stance, emphasizing the Fed's data dependency. It highlights GDP forecasts, unemployment rates, and the potential for continued interest rate hikes. The conversation also explores the influence of oil prices on long-term inflation expectations and the impact of tax reform on US economic growth. The discussion concludes with concerns about potential economic overshooting and its reflection in asset markets.

What is the current GDP growth forecast for Q4 according to the Fed?

• 3.5%

• 2.5%

• 4.5%

• 1.5%

What is a major factor influencing long-term inflation expectations?

• Unemployment rates

• Tax policies

• Oil prices

• Interest rates

What is the expected potential growth rate for the US economy in 2019?

• 4%

• 3%

• 2%

• 1%

What is the market's concern regarding GDP growth?

• It will drop to 2% and overshoot

• It will remain at 3%

• It will exceed 4%

• It will stabilize at 5%

What might cause the Fed to pause interest rate hikes?

• An increase in inflation

• A consistent 2% GDP growth

• A drop in unemployment

• A rise in oil prices