St. Louis Fed President James Bullard has recently crossed the wires saying that rates were already “at or near” the neutral level.
Key quotes (via Reuters)
- Possible ‘cracks’ in growth to shape Fed debate in coming year.
- Expects slower growth over next 2-years, making it ‘tougher’ for fed to continue rate hikes.
- Economy, jobs market otherwise strong, with only moderate financial risks.
- Not expecting low unemployment to spark inflation.