Principal's Shah Sees Prospect for Fed Hikes Beyond May

Principal's Shah Sees Prospect for Fed Hikes Beyond May

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The transcript discusses the current economic conditions, focusing on the labor market's role as a lagging indicator and its impact on recession expectations. It highlights the market's anticipation of a recession and the risks of stagflation. The discussion also covers inflation trends and potential changes in Fed policy, emphasizing the importance of data dependency in decision-making.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered the most lagging indicator in the economy according to the transcript?

Inflation rates

Labor market

Stock market trends

Consumer spending

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are markets almost hoping for a recession, as mentioned in the transcript?

To increase consumer spending

To decrease inflation

To boost employment rates

To start a new economic cycle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered the worst-case scenario for risk assets?

Hyperinflation

Deflation

Stagflation

Recession

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assumption is underpinning the market's current expectations?

Inflation will increase

The Fed will raise rates

Inflation will continue to decrease

Unemployment will rise

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might prompt the Federal Reserve to consider a new rate hike in September?

A decrease in consumer spending

A rise in stock market indices

A plateau in inflation at 4.5%

An increase in unemployment