Fed’s George says Fed did not make a mistake to raise rates in Sept 2018

While speaking at an event hosted by the Money Marketeers of New York University,    Federal Reserve Bank  of Kansas City  George’s Q&A comments are coming through now:  

• US economy is operating above its potential
• Fed did not make a mistake to raise rates in Sept 2018
• A herd mentality is not something she worries about on the Federal Open Market Committee  
• The Fed remains apolitical
• People will not fin a political tone in Federal Reserve deliberations  
• Slower global growth is a headwind  

Fed’s George says Fed can take a wait and see approach, notable downside risks to economy – Reuters