In an interview with CNBC, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard noted that the January jobs data was very strong.
Key quotes (via Reuters)
- Banks reserve demand will be larger than expected.
- Looking for some yield curve steepening.
- Economic growth slowdown does not necessarily mean anything negative.
- Should not presume Fed move one way or other.
- Time to wait and see how economy develops.
- Hopeful of decision soon on balance sheet size.
- Global economic situation not as robust as hoped.