Stock Market Is Worried About the Fed Going Too Far, Wells Fargo's Cronk Says

Stock Market Is Worried About the Fed Going Too Far, Wells Fargo's Cronk Says

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The transcript discusses the current market volatility, highlighting dramatic movements in both directions. It attributes this to the market's attempt to reprice and reset growth rates for the upcoming year. The discussion identifies three key events affecting the market: trade concerns, Brexit developments, and the UK Parliament's actions. Additionally, the transcript covers the inversion of the yield curve and its implications for Federal Reserve rate decisions. The market's fear of a potential Fed mistake with rate hikes is also addressed, noting a shift in expectations from multiple hikes to just one in 2019.

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What are the three events that contributed to the market volatility mentioned in the text?

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How does the bond market's behavior influence the Federal Reserve's decisions according to the text?

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What concerns does the equity market have regarding the Federal Reserve's actions?

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What changes in the Fed funds futures are highlighted in the text?

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What was the impact of the program selling on equities mentioned in the text?

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