Three Must-See Charts About Fed and Economic Expectations

The video discusses Fed futures butterflies, highlighting market expectations for Fed tightening post-election. It examines deflation expectations, noting a shift in consumer surveys despite market trends. The video also analyzes mentions of uncertainty in the Fed's Beige Book, reflecting business perceptions and potential impacts of Trump proposals.

What does the Fed futures butterfly chart indicate about market expectations for Fed tightening in 2017?

• No change in tightening expectations

• Increased tightening in the second half of 2017

• Decreased tightening in the second half of 2017

• Increased tightening in the first half of 2017

How have consumer surveys differed from market expectations regarding inflation?

• Surveys show no change in expectations

• Surveys show low inflation expectations

• Surveys align with market expectations

• Surveys show high inflation expectations

What long-term concern does the Fed have regarding inflation expectations?

• Deflation expectations

• Stable inflation expectations

• High inflation expectations

• Volatile inflation expectations

What historical events are highlighted in the Beige Book regarding mentions of uncertainty?

• The 2008 financial crisis

• The fiscal cliff and government shutdown

• The dot-com bubble

• The housing market crash

How are businesses reacting to potential policy changes according to the Beige Book?

• They are reducing investments

• They are unaffected by policy changes

• They are waiting for policy details

• They are hiring aggressively