Chicago Fed President Charles Evans is now crossing the wires as he answers questions in an interview with CNBC.
Key quotes (via Reuters)
- US economy is strong, time to adjust policy stance at least neutral.
- I’m not worried about inflation.
- Slightly restrictive Fed policy makes sense.
- Slightly ‘restrictive’ may mean 50bps above neutral.
- Economic growth is above trend.
- Inflation could go to 2.2%-2.3%.
- Jobless rate heading to 3.5%, hence needs to be above neutral.
- Questioning of rate hikes is fair.
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