Tag Archives: Fed
Rosengren: Raise Rates When w/in 1 Yr of Jobs, Inflation Goals
Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Eric Rosengren Monday said if he had things his own way the Fed would not implement the first increase in
Fed Williams: Sees 2%-2.5% Fed Funds Rate At End of 2016
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams said Friday he sees a lower interest rate environment over the long run, with the Fed funds rate around 2%-2.5% at the end of 2016.
Fed Plosser: Worried About Inflation in 2-3 Yrs
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Plosser said Friday that while PCE data shows inflation is moving in the right direction, he worries about inflation two to three years down the road.
Fed Lockhart: Rate Hike 6 Months After QE End Too Short, Too Mechanical
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Dennis Lockhart Tuesday night said calculating the timing of first interest rate increase as six months after
Fed Plosser: May Need to Raise Rates Sooner vs Later
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Plosser warned Tuesday the central bank may have to raise interest rates sooner than some expect to combat inflation if it materializes quickly,
Fed Dudley: Economic Performance To Determine Rate Hike Timing
New York Federal Reserve Bank President William Dudley Tuesday said the timing of the central bank’s first interest rate increase will be influenced by the economy’s performance
Fed Williams: 1st Rate Hike To Come In ‘Next Year Or So
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams Monday predicted the central bank will likely begin hiking interest rates in the next year or so,
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be looking to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy meeting, due for release on Wednesday, for insight on the central bank’s view of the economy.
Fed Bullard: FOMC Goals Within Sight, Justifies Tap
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard said Friday the central bank’s goals on employment and inflation are “within sight” and
Fed Fisher: Taper Won’t Restrict Liquidity
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Richard Fisher said Friday the central bank’s continued tapering of large scale asset purchases will not restrict the liquidity needed for economic growth.
NY Fed: US Monetary Authorities Did Not Intervene in FX in Q1
The New York Federal Reserve Bank Thursday announced there was no intervention in currency markets in the first quarter. The complete statement follows:
US: no surprises from Yellen
Fed chairman Yellen provided no surprises in her prepared remarks to the Joint Economic Committee of Congress today. Thus she reiterated the views expressed by the FOMC at its most recent meeting last week,