JPMorgan’s Feroli Says May More Likely for Fed Rate Hike

The transcript discusses the potential for a market move in March, analyzing economic indicators like jobs and inflation. It highlights the Fed's cautious stance and the possibility of changes in data collection methodology under the new administration. Concerns about the lack of a Council of Economic Advisers and the impact of potential SEC appointments on monetary policy are also addressed.

What is the committee's current stance on a potential market move in March?

• The committee is undecided about any market move.

• The committee is against any market move in March.

• The committee has not prepared the markets for a March move.

• The committee is fully prepared for a March move.

How does the current economic data influence the market's expectations?

• The market sees the economy as getting stronger.

• The market is indifferent to the current economic data.

• The market expects a decrease in economic strength.

• The market expects a recession based on current data.

What is one of the new concerns regarding data collection in the current administration?

• Data collection will be completely halted.

• The methodology for data collection might change.

• Data will be collected more frequently.

• Data collection will be outsourced to private companies.

What is the potential impact of changing how imports and exports are calculated?

• It would simplify GDP calculations.

• It would create flaws in GDP analysis.

• It would have no impact on GDP.

• It would improve GDP accuracy.

What is a significant source of uncertainty for future monetary policy?

• The number of new SEC appointees.

• The current inflation rate.

• The strength of the job market.

• The existing economic advisers.