If Fed Hikes in December, What's Next for 2017?

The transcript discusses the probability of a December rate hike and the factors influencing it, such as upcoming employment reports. It shifts focus to 2017, analyzing market expectations and the Fed's potential actions. The discussion highlights the dovish and hawkish views within the Fed, concerns about inflation and unemployment, and the possibility of the Fed moving faster than market expectations. The transcript concludes with potential future actions by the Fed based on economic data.

What factors are likely to determine whether the Fed will move in December?

How do the expectations for the Fed funds rate in 2017 compare to those for 2016?

What concerns do the more dovish members of the Fed have regarding the unemployment rate?

What combination of factors is expected to influence the Fed's actions in the second half of next year?

What might lead to dissent from the dovish side as the Fed picks up the pace?