The U.S. Economic Outlook
Cost: Members $25, Guests $50
Speaker: Kevin L. Kliesen Business Economist and Research Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Topic: The U.S. Economic Outlook
About the talk: The U.S. economy has struggled to develop some momentum the past few years, partially in response to temporary developments in the United States and Internationally. However, job growth remains strong and the unemployment rate is below its long-run average. Importantly, inflation remains low and stable, as are long-term interest rates. The stock market has reached record levels in consumer confidence measures suggest households are optimistic about economic conditions over the next year or two. With the economy strengthening, Federal Reserve officials have noted that they may begin to raise their short-term interest rate target by the end of the year. Will this derail the economy? However, as recent developments in Greece and China show, there are always potential potholes in the road ahead that policymakers must try to dodge. What is the outlook for the U.S. economy?
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CFP pending approval 1.0 hour
Learning Objective: Attendees will learn the impact on the U.S. economy when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
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Summary: The U.S. economy has struggled to develop some momentum the past few years, partially in response to temporary developments in the United States and Internationally. However, job growth remains strong and the unemployment rate is below its long-run average. Importantly, inflation remains low and stable, as are long-term interest rates. The stock market has reached record levels in consumer confidence measures suggest households are optimistic about economic conditions over the next year or two. With the economy strengthening, Federal Reserve officials have noted that they may begin to raise their short-term interest rate target by the end of the year. Will this derail the economy? However, as recent developments in Greece and China show, there are always potential potholes in the road ahead that policymakers must try to dodge. What is the outlook for the U.S. economy?
Program Topics:
1. How China and Greece will affect the U.S. Economy
2. What an increase in short-term interest rate will do the economy
3. Inflation update
Objectives
Upon completion of this course you should be able to:
1. Have an understanding of where the U.S. economy is headed in the next year.
2. Understand how Greece and China will affect the U.S. economy
Delivery method: Group Live setting
Earn 1 CPE credit for this session.
Field of Study: Social Environment in Business
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites required for the course
Who should attend: Everyone at all levels should attend.
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