I would expect that your responses for each article could be covered in approximately a half-page per article.
1. Central Banks Facing Challenges From Political Events WSJ – Nov. 5, 2016 (note: this was before the election)
a) Cite and describe two examples from the article of political leaders making comments that could be seen as attempting to bring political pressure to bear on their respective country’s central bank.
b) Answer the question: What is a primary concern cited in the article of investors regarding monetary policy becoming politicized?
2. What Trump’s Win Means for the Fed WSJ November 9, 2016 (note: article was printed mid-day post election while markets were still open)
List and describe 3 possible outcomes cited in the article that could result from the recent election of Donald Trump as President of the United States.
3. Benchmark 10-Year Treasury Yield Crosses 2% for First Time in 8 Months WSJ Nov. 9, 2016
a) Comment on the expected movement in interest rates cited in the article and explain using the loanable funds theory.
b) Apply the Pure Expectations theory to explain the ‘steepening’ of the yield curve noted in the article.
