Fed Wanted to Maintain a Status Quo: Baur

The transcript discusses the outcomes of a Federal Reserve meeting, highlighting the Fed's decision to maintain the status quo while reducing bond purchases. It explores the potential for interest rate changes based on economic data and Janet Yellen's concerns about the labor market. The discussion extends to global economic pressures, including excess capacity and currency reserves, affecting inflation and interest rates. Regional concerns in Europe, Japan, and the US are addressed, along with the potential impact of Scotland's independence on the UK and global markets.

What are the two parts to what the end result of the Fed meeting might be?

How did the Fed's decision on bond purchases impact the market?

What concerns does Janet Yellen have regarding the labor market?

What is the significance of the 'dots' mentioned in the Fed's meeting?

What pressures are affecting inflation according to the text?

How does the global economy influence the US economy according to the discussion?

What uncertainties could arise from a yes vote in Scotland?