Fed's Barkin: Need to Hike Without 'Breaking Anything'

Fed's Barkin: Need to Hike Without 'Breaking Anything'

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President Barkin discusses the rationale behind the recent interest rate hikes, emphasizing the need to address high and persistent inflation. He supports the decision to increase rates by 75 basis points, citing market data and inflation projections. The focus is on monitoring inflation and economic signals to determine future rate adjustments. The goal is to achieve positive forward-looking real rates across the curve, while being flexible to changes in inflation expectations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Barkin support the shift to a 75 basis point rate hike?

Due to high and persistent inflation

Because inflation was decreasing

To reduce market volatility

To align with other countries

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors are considered when determining the pace of future rate hikes?

Only the stock market performance

Inflation and economic demand

Political stability

Global trade agreements

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of forward-looking real rates across the curve?

They indicate the balance between inflation expectations and interest rates

They are used to set tax rates

They determine the value of the currency

They help predict stock market trends

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might signal the need to slow down rate hikes?

A decrease in inflation expectations

An increase in unemployment

A rise in global oil prices

A decline in housing prices

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does President Barkin mean by 'positive forward-looking real rates'?

Rates that are set by international standards

Rates that are adjusted for expected inflation

Rates that are fixed for the long term

Rates that are higher than historical averages