JPMorgan's Michele: Inter-Meeting Fed Hike on the Table

The video discusses the potential impact of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve on the economy. It highlights the strength of household balance sheets, corporate resilience, and bank stability. Predictions include multiple rate hikes over the next few meetings due to expected inflation data and pent-up demand. The discussion also raises questions about the possibility of inter-meeting rate hikes.

What is the main concern regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes?

• The funding status of banks

• The sensitivity of demand to rate increases

• The resilience of corporations

• The impact on household balance sheets

What does the speaker predict about the Federal Reserve's actions in the coming months?

• They will increase rates by 25 basis points

• They will implement four 50 basis point rate hikes

• They will maintain current interest rates

• They will decrease interest rates

Why does the speaker believe there will be a surge in demand over the summer?

• Due to a decrease in inflation

• Owing to a drop in travel costs

• Because of pent-up demand and reopening

• As a result of new government policies

What is the speaker's view on the potential for inter-meeting rate hikes?

• They are on the table for discussion

• They are not being considered

• They are unlikely to happen

• They have already been decided

What does the speaker want to know about the Federal Reserve's discussions?

• The future of interest rates

• The effect of rate hikes on employment

• The conversation about inter-meeting rate hikes

• The impact of rate hikes on inflation