Roubini Sees Hard Landing From Fed's 'Mission Impossible'

The video discusses the challenges faced by the Federal Reserve in managing inflation, economic growth, and financial stability. With inflation rates above target, the Fed is considering interest rate hikes, but this could lead to a hard economic landing or financial instability. The credit crunch, particularly affecting regional banks, is expected to slow U.S. economic growth, potentially leading to increased defaults and a cycle of economic and financial instability.

What is the Federal Reserve's revised prediction for core PCE by the end of the year?

• 3.5%

• 5.6%

• 3.2%

• 4.0%

What are the three main goals the Fed is trying to achieve with its policy tool?

• Financial stability, trade balance, and employment growth

• Price stability, growth stability, and financial stability

• Price stability, employment growth, and trade balance

• Growth stability, employment growth, and inflation control

What is the potential risk if the Fed raises rates above market expectations?

• Decreased financial stability

• A hard landing of the economy

• Increased inflation expectations

• Improved economic growth

Which sector is significantly affected by the credit crunch from regional banks?

• Government agencies

• Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

• Large corporations

• Non-profit organizations

What is the estimated impact of the current credit crunch on U.S. economic growth?

• 10 basis points

• 25 basis points

• 75 basis points

• 50 basis points