Fed Might Be in 'Rate Cutting Business,' Professor Goolsbee Says

Fed Might Be in 'Rate Cutting Business,' Professor Goolsbee Says

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses Jay Powell's perspective on the economy, highlighting the Fed's 2% inflation target. It contrasts the strong consumer sector with weaker manufacturing and trade, raising concerns about global impacts, particularly from China. Potential threats like a China slowdown, trade wars, and coronavirus are examined. The Fed's strategy on rate adjustments in 2020 is also discussed, with a focus on potential rate cuts.

Read more

2 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What concerns does Jay Powell express regarding private investment and international trade?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does Jay Powell suggest about the potential for rate changes in 2020?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF