Fed Hike or Fed Halt: Which Team Are You On?

The video discusses the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rate hikes, highlighting internal divisions between officials like Randy Quarles and James Bullard. Quarles supports gradual rate increases, while Bullard argues against further hikes. The discussion includes the theoretical neutral rate and its implications for the economy. President Trump's concerns about inflation and the Fed's actions are also addressed, alongside investor sentiment and potential recession risks, with a 60% chance of recession in the next two years according to recent analyses.

Discuss the significance of the neutral rate mentioned in the text.

What does the text suggest about the likelihood of a recession in the near future?