El-Erian: Collateral Damage From Fed Policy Is Spreading

The discussion revolves around the Federal Reserve's current monetary policy stance, which is characterized by a wait-and-see approach. The speaker criticizes this approach, arguing that it is not beneficial to the economy and is causing collateral damage, such as worsening wealth inequality. The speaker suggests that the Fed should signal a potential interest rate hike to address these issues. The conversation also touches on the implications of continuing emergency monetary policies and the need for more aggressive forward guidance.

What are the two things the speaker believes the Fed should consider?

Why does the speaker think the Fed should not continue running monetary policy so hot?

What potential risks does the speaker associate with the Fed's current approach?

What does the speaker suggest would be the consequence of acting now?

What question does the speaker believe should be put on the table regarding emergency monetary policy?