Posts Tagged ‘Fed’s’
As they seem to have in UK and possibly euro zone.
Fed must take steps to offset high oil if signs emerge it having permanent impact on US economy
Investors should start demanding higher rates on US debt if fiscal authorities don’t get their act together
Must distinguish between Spain and other euro countries like Greece, Portugal
Believes markets [...]
Dollar value not a primary goal of monetary policy
Credit access improving for small business
Banks starting to ease lending standards
Will not back further support passed QE2
Remains doubtful on program overall
Fed has done its job; liquidity is overflowing
On the flip side, Lockhart is saying if the oil spike continues the Fed may need to ease further to offset the economic drag of high oil prices…
Interviewed on CNBC…
Rising commodity prices squeezing margins
If passed-through later this year, would be a concern
Seen the bottom in inflation; will head up from here
Need to withdraw monetary policy stimulus at some stage
QE reexamination at each meeting; improved growth outlook tilting the case against further QE2
Fed’s bond buying seems to have been “helpful rather than harmful”
Labor market participation rate likely to increase from here as labor market improves
Right now wouldn’t view events in Egypt as having repercussions for US economic forecast
State and local finances dire in some places, but state budget gaps pretty small compared to size of national economy
He will leave March 31. Here is the announcement.
Here is Bloomberg’s write up.
Economic conditions continue to improve
Sounds very much like his colleague to the district just north of Atlanta, Mr Lacker or Richmond.
Bob Prechter’s Conquer The Crash reveals whether the Fed really can rescue the US economy
By Elliott Wave International
Since its creation in 1913, the primary intended role of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank has been that [...]
Fed not focused on a narrow commodity. like gold
Rates won’t stay low forever
More sustainable fiscal policy advisable
Sustained US deflation not imminent and is highly unlikely
Aggressive Fed policy may soon backfire unless gradual reversal begins
Need to reconsider QE if economy grows more quickly
Economy set for continued moderate recovery
Differing opinions at Fed won’t confuse markets or create uncertainty
Plosser is among the most hawkish of the new FOMC voters but is unlikely to have [...]
