Lagarde: Global Growth Slower Without Negative Rates

The transcript discusses the impact and effectiveness of negative interest rates, with insights from Christine Lagarde and other economic experts. It covers public policy, economic predictions, and the role of the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing. The conversation also includes insights from a press conference, highlighting the lack of enthusiasm for negative interest rates among policymakers.

What does Christine Lagarde believe about the impact of negative interest rates?

• They have worsened inflation and growth.

• They have been beneficial in improving economic conditions.

• They have had no impact on the economy.

• They should be abolished immediately.

According to Stephen Major's analysis, what is the potential move in basis points for interest rates?

• 90 basis points

• 150 basis points

• 180 basis points

• 200 basis points

What is the relationship between negative interest rates and the Federal Reserve's QE policies?

• Negative rates contradict QE.

• Negative rates are a reversal of QE.

• Negative rates are unrelated to QE.

• Negative rates are an extension of QE.

How does Janet Yellen reportedly feel about negative interest rates?

• She strongly opposes them.

• She is enthusiastic about them.

• She shows no enthusiasm for them.

• She is indifferent to them.

What was the smartest question of the week according to the transcript?

• A question about economic growth.

• A question about negative interest rates.

• A question about the bond market.

• A question about inflation rates.