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Fed's Hammack would prefer tighter policy given too high inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said Friday that given her own take on the economy she would prefer monetary policy to be tighter than it is currently. The Fed’s rate cut this week along with past easings this year has interest rate policy “right around a neutral” level, Hammack said at an event in Cincinnati. “I would prefer to be on a slightly more restrictive stance” to help put more pressure on inflation levels that are too high, she said. Hammack’s comments appear to suggest that had she had a vote at this week’s interest rate setting Federal Open Market Committee meeting, ... (full story)
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Economic Outlook Thank you, John. And thank you, Mike. I’m looking forward to taking your questions in a few minutes. It is great to be in Wilmington, and I want to thank the Delaware Chamber for inviting me to speak today. This is my first time in Delaware since joining the Philly Fed back in July. I have heard a lot about how the Philly Fed has benefited from productive relationships with many of you over the years. I look forward to many years of continued partnership. Before we jump into the Q&A, I’d like to take a few minutes to describe how I see the economy and what this means for monetary policy. With the end of the year quickly approaching, this is a good time to take stock, looking back at how the economy has evolved over the last year or so and also at what may lie ahead. Before I begin, let me remind everyone that these are my own views and do not necessarily reflect those of my colleagues on the Federal Op
Economic Outlook Thank you, John. And thank you, Mike. I’m looking forward to taking your questions in a few minutes. It is great to be in Wilmington, and I want to thank the Delaware Chamber for inviting me to speak today. This is my first time in Delaware since joining the Philly Fed back in July. I have heard a lot about how the Philly Fed has benefited from productive relationships with many of you over the years. I look forward to many years of continued partnership. Before we jump into the Q&A, I’d like to take a few minutes to describe how I see the economy and what this means for monetary policy. With the end of the year quickly approaching, this is a good time to take stock, looking back at how the economy has evolved over the last year or so and also at what may lie ahead. Before I begin, let me remind everyone that these are my own views and do not necessarily reflect those of my colleagues on the Federal Op
