3.25% Is Around the Peak for U.S. 10-Year Yields, Says StanCharts' Hewin

The video discusses the current state and future expectations of US 10-year Treasury yields, predicting they will not rise significantly above 3.25% by the end of the year. It anticipates four Fed rate hikes in 2019, which may stabilize the yield curve. Inflation is identified as a key missing factor, with rising wage pressures and energy prices potentially influencing future inflation rates. The Fed is expected to continue raising rates, with Fed funds reaching 3.5% by the end of next year.

What is the expected peak for US 10-year Treasury yields by the end of the year?

• 2.75%

• 3.50%

• 4.00%

• 3.25%

According to Robert Burgess, what is the missing ingredient in the economic outlook?

• Inflation

• GDP growth

• Interest rates

• Unemployment

What recent change in the PC index is mentioned in the discussion?

• Drop to 1.8%

• Increase to 2.5%

• Stable at 2.2%

• Rise to 3.0%

What is contributing to rising inflationary pressures according to the transcript?

• Decreasing consumer demand

• Decreasing energy prices

• Stable unemployment rates

• Rising wage pressures

What is the expected Fed funds rate by the end of next year?

• 2.5%

• 3.0%

• 3.5%

• 4.0%