Markets Not Prepared for Fed Hikes: Wharton's Siegel

The video discusses the ongoing inflation, predicting a 20-25% cumulative rise over a few years. It highlights the significant growth in money supply since the pandemic and the Fed's potential actions to curb inflation, such as raising interest rates. The discussion includes historical comparisons and the challenges the Fed faces in managing the economy without causing a shock.

What cumulative inflation rate does the speaker predict over the next two to three years?

• 5-10%

• 10-15%

• 20-25%

• 30-35%

What is the speaker's main concern regarding money supply growth?

• It is at historical lows.

• It is irrelevant to inflation.

• It is not being moderated enough.

• It is decreasing too rapidly.

How does the current money supply growth compare to historical averages?

• It is higher than historical averages.

• It is lower than historical averages.

• It is irrelevant to historical averages.

• It is about the same as historical averages.

What action does the speaker suggest the Federal Reserve should take to curb money supply growth?

• Lower interest rates.

• Increase interest rates.

• Maintain current interest rates.

• Ignore interest rates.

Since the pandemic, how has the M2 money supply growth changed?

• It has become negative.

• It has decreased significantly.

• It has increased to double digits.

• It has remained stable.