Fed Needs to Keep Hiking as Economy Remains Reasonably Strong, Scotiabank Says

The video discusses the economic challenges faced by policymakers, focusing on inflation, the housing market, and the Federal Reserve's potential actions in 2019. It highlights the strength of the US economy due to fiscal stimulus, despite market uncertainties. The video also examines the risks posed by the China-US trade conflict and its potential impact on the Fed's policy decisions.

What are policymakers trying to assess regarding the trade war's impact?

• The effect on global oil prices

• The influence on inflation

• The impact on technological advancements

• The changes in employment rates

What is a key reason for the US economy's strength according to the transcript?

• Technological innovation

• Rising consumer debt

• Fiscal stimulus

• Increased exports

What is a potential risk mentioned for the US economy in the coming year?

• A late-cycle expansion leading to lower growth

• A surge in technological investments

• A significant drop in oil prices

• An increase in consumer spending

What is a major uncertainty facing the US due to the China-U.S. trade conflict?

• A decrease in technological innovation

• An inflationary spiral from tariff increases

• A rise in global oil prices

• A decline in consumer confidence

How might the China-U.S. trade conflict affect US growth?

• It could lead to a half percentage point increase

• It could result in a half percentage point decrease

• It could double the growth rate

• It might have no impact