Cameron Watt: Fed in Wait-and-See Mode on Trump

The transcript discusses the Federal Reserve's current stance on economic policies, focusing on potential rate hikes and the impact of fiscal policies under Trump's administration. It highlights the importance of economic indicators like inflation expectations and labor market conditions, emphasizing the Fed's cautious approach to avoid overheating the economy.

What factors might influence the Federal Reserve's decision-making regarding interest rates?

How does the speaker perceive the current state of the US economy?

What is the significance of the phrase 'voting machine, not a weighing machine' in the context of economic indicators?

What are the potential implications of Trump's fiscal policies on the Federal Reserve's actions?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that the labor market is performing, and what indicators support this view?