VTB's MacKinnon Says Fed's March Meeting Is Live

The transcript discusses the potential for a March rate hike by the Federal Reserve, influenced by rising US inflation and market readiness. It highlights the impact of the US debt ceiling and eurozone elections on rate decisions. The discussion also covers the influence of President Trump's policies, such as tax reductions, on the Fed's actions. The overall message is that the Fed is prepared to act based on economic indicators, meeting its dual mandates of price stability and maximum employment.

What factors are influencing the probability of a rate hike in March?

What role does the electoral cycle in the eurozone play in the rate hike discussion?

How do the US inflation numbers affect the Federal Reserve's decisions?

What message is Janet Yellen sending to the markets regarding the rate hike?

How might President Trump's policies impact the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates?