right out of foxbusiness exclusive is the former president of the kansas city federal reserve bank thomas hoenighave it this weekend, thanks so much for being here. that was one reason the stock market rally this week was jay powell said they are not considering 75 basis points and a hike. your thoughts on whether or not they should. >> i think they are pretty much behind the curve. they at least have to consider it 75 basis points as they move forward from here. i also understand where they are to be cautious because if you think about it, they continue to move at 50 basis points bite major at the be close to 2% that is increasing rates by a factor of seven or eight times, that is a pretty big increase relative to where they were in a fairly short period of time so they are nervous. i think the markets are nervous about that. they have to get the rates up. inflation has got to be brought under control. and i think probably be talking five basis points before midyear. maria: how did we get here. make keeping easy money for smog now or talk about 40 or high inflation and it really questions aroun

we'll also be talking with former kansas city fed president, thomas hoenig ahead of today's highly anticipated, celt fitzgerald and -- keith fitzgerald and charlie hurt. you're watching "mornings with maria" live on fox business. ♪ oh, it's gonn a a be a good life, good life. alexa, ask buick to start my enclave. starting your buick enclave. i just love our new alexa. dad, it's a buick. i love that new alexa smell. it's a buick. we need snacks for the team. alexa, take us to the nearest grocery store. getting directions. alexa will get us there in no time. it's a buick. let's be real. don't make me turn this alexa around. oh my. it's painful. the buick enclave, with available alexa built in. ask “alexa, tell me more about buick suvs.” you'll always remember buying your first car. and buying your starter home. or whatever this is. but the things that last a lifetime like happiness, love and confidence... you can't buy those. but you can invest in them. we believe that your investments should work harder for the future you imagine. and that's where our strategic investing approach can help. t. r