Wharton's Siegel Sees Four Rate Hikes in 2018

The transcript discusses the Federal Reserve's focus on inflation and potential interest rate changes. It highlights the importance of inflation data, despite recent weak economic data, and anticipates possible rate increases. The discussion also covers market movements, corrections, and the Fed's attention to financial conditions. The overall market recovery and its implications for future inflation data are also examined.

What is the primary concern for the Federal Reserve according to the first section?

• Unemployment rates

• Stock market performance

• Inflation data

• Interest rates

What historical market trend is discussed in the second section?

• Daily market fluctuations

• Monthly market gains

• Quarterly market losses

• Annual market returns

What does the Federal Reserve consider when evaluating financial conditions?

• Unemployment rates

• Financial market imbalances

• Government spending

• Consumer confidence

How did the market respond to the recent correction mentioned in the third section?

• It continued to decline

• It stabilized without recovery

• It surged to new highs

• It recovered and is now at a reasonable valuation

What is the Federal Reserve's biggest concern in March as per the third section?

• Interest rate hikes

• Inflation data

• Stock market volatility

• Economic growth