Do We Need Higher Rates to See Banks Run?

The video discusses market expectations for rate hikes and their impact on banks, highlighting the financial sector's role in economic growth. It explores Fed policy, market reactions, and potential rate changes, while also examining global economic trends and their influence on markets.

What factors are contributing to the financial sector's performance despite the uncertainty in interest rate hikes?

• Increased inflation

• Decreased consumer spending

• Higher interest rates

• Better economic growth, tax reform, and deregulation

What is the market's expectation for the number of rate hikes over the next couple of years?

• 1 hike

• 2 hikes

• 3.5 hikes

• 5 hikes

What is the likelihood of a surprise interest rate hike in March according to the discussion?

• Very likely

• Somewhat likely

• Certain

• Unlikely

How does the market's expectation for 2018 compare to the Fed's projections?

• Market and Fed are perfectly aligned

• Market is well below the Fed's projections

• Market is above the Fed's projections

• Market is slightly above the Fed's projections

Which country is leading the global synchronized economic upturn?

• India

• China

• Germany

• United States