Commerzbank Economist Thinks Fed Skips a March Rate Hike

The transcript discusses the Federal Reserve's strategy regarding interest rate hikes, focusing on market expectations and the timing of potential rate increases. It highlights the Fed's communication challenges, particularly in aligning market expectations with their policy intentions. The discussion includes insights from Mr. Harker's comments, the impact of economic uncertainties, and the Fed's cautious approach to avoid market surprises. The transcript also examines the alignment between market predictions and the Fed's rate hike plans for 2017, emphasizing the possibility of multiple rate hikes within the year.

What concerns does the Fed have regarding investor expectations and rate hikes?

How does the current economic situation compare to the previous year in terms of rate hike expectations?