Will Yellen Address Fed Rate Hike in Speech?

The transcript discusses the Fed chair's upcoming speech and its potential impact on market expectations for a December rate hike. It highlights the importance of economic indicators like retail sales and PPI in assessing consumer spending and GDP growth. The discussion also covers the ECB's upcoming meeting and expectations around tapering and the QE program.

What are the expectations regarding the December rate hike mentioned in the text?

How does the speaker perceive the divisions within the Fed for the upcoming year?

What factors are considered key to the economy's performance going forward?

What was the overall assessment of retail sales according to the speaker?

What are the expectations for the ECB's actions in December as discussed in the text?