CS's Woods Expects Fed Rate Hike in Dec.

The transcript discusses the potential for a rate hike by the Fed in 2017, with expectations of tightening in December. It highlights strong global economic growth and central banks' responses, except for Japan, which is not expected to tighten due to economic slack. The US bond market is becoming more attractive, influencing global investments. China's internal policies, particularly regarding debt and currency stabilization, also impact global markets, with a stable outlook expected for the near future.

What is the Federal Reserve's anticipated action in December 2017?

• No change in rates

• Introduction of new currency

• A rate cut

• A rate hike

Why is Japan considered an exception in the global economic tightening narrative?

• Due to its high inflation

• Because of its strong economic growth

• Due to its aggressive monetary policy

• Because of the significant slack in its economy

What effect does Japan's economic policy have on global yields?

• It causes global yields to fluctuate wildly

• It has no effect on global yields

• It caps global yields

• It increases global yields

How does China's internal policy impact global markets?

• By increasing global interest rates

• By stabilizing trade flows and currency

• By causing global stock market crashes

• By reducing global trade

What is the expected economic outlook for China as it approaches its major conference?

• Declining rapidly

• Unpredictable

• Steady and stable

• Highly volatile