Why TIPS May Be a Good Bet for Investors

Why TIPS May Be a Good Bet for Investors

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The video discusses the US economy's strength, driven by Janet Yellen's high-pressure economy approach, and the Federal Reserve's efforts to increase inflation. It highlights the Consumer Price Index's rise and predicts inflation trends for 2017. The discussion shifts to Europe, examining the ECB's response to inflation and potential tapering of quantitative easing. Finally, it explores investment strategies, favoring emerging markets over Swiss equities, due to factors like oil price stabilization and global investor interest.

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What is Janet Yellen's stance on the economy as mentioned in the text?

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How have oil prices changed recently according to the discussion?

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What is the Federal Reserve's target inflation rate?

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What factors are influencing the ECB's decisions regarding quantitative easing?

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Why are emerging market equities favored over Swiss equities in the current context?

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