Bank of Singapore: Fed May Only Start Tapering in Early 2022

The video discusses the Federal Reserve's potential actions regarding tapering quantitative easing and interest rate forecasts, and their impact on markets and yields. It also covers inflation concerns, the possibility of a taper tantrum, and insights from the G7 meeting, highlighting shifts in economic policies towards more government spending and fiscal looseness.

What potential action by the Federal Reserve could surprise the markets?

• Discussing tapering of quantitative easing

• Increasing interest rates immediately

• Introducing new monetary policies

• Lowering the federal funds rate

How might the Fed's discussion on tapering affect yields?

• Yields might decrease significantly

• Yields might remain unchanged

• Yields might start to recover

• Yields might become volatile

What is the Fed's stance on the current inflation trends?

• Inflation is expected to be permanent

• Inflation is not a concern

• Inflation is seen as transitory

• Inflation will lead to a recession

What significant shift is discussed in the G7 meeting?

• A return to austerity measures

• An emphasis on free market policies

• A move towards more government spending

• A focus on reducing taxes

What is the expected outcome of the G7's fiscal policy decisions?

• A weaker economic recovery

• A stronger economic recovery

• Higher unemployment rates

• Increased market volatility