Swissquote's Rosenstreich Sees Less Fed Rate Hikes

The video discusses the Federal Reserve's rate hikes in 2017, market reactions, and the Fed's strategy to manage its balance sheet. It highlights the strengthening US labor market, the impact on the US dollar, and the positioning of FX traders. The discussion also covers the potential issuance of long-term bonds and their implications for market forecasting.

What is the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate hikes in 2017?

• Three hikes with a focus on a shallower curve

• Five hikes to control inflation

• No hikes due to economic uncertainty

• Two hikes with a focus on rapid growth

How does the Fed's shift to balance sheet management affect FX traders?

• It causes a rapid depreciation of the dollar

• It increases the likelihood of a strong dollar

• It decreases the likelihood of a strong dollar

• It has no impact on the dollar

What is the Fed's primary tool for managing monetary policy as discussed?

• Fiscal policy adjustments

• Foreign exchange interventions

• Interest rates

• Balance sheet management

What is the market's expectation for the US dollar in the coming months?

• The dollar will lose value

• The dollar will remain stable

• The dollar will gain the upper hand

• The dollar will fluctuate unpredictably

What is the significance of the 10-year Treasury bond according to the transcript?

• It is expected to lose its significance

• It is a less liquid and less understood instrument

• It is a new addition to the market

• It is a highly liquid and well-understood instrument