3 Oct 2014
Fed's Bullard: Fed behind schedule on raising rates as QE3 nears end
FXStreet (Bali) - James Bullard, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, speaking about the economy and monetary policy, said that he expects 3% ‘or better’ growth in Q3 and Q4, adding that Fed is behind schedule on raising rates as QE3 nears end.
Other headlines included:
Inflation running ‘somewhat below’ Fed’s 2% goal
QE3 bond buying more successful than expected
Jobless rate drop far better than expected in September
Lift-off in q1 2015 would show considerable patience
Rate normalization far behind path seen at QE3
Q1 2015 lift-off well past policy rule prescriptions
Manufacturing jobs are coming back to the US, but not enough to drive the economy
Sputtering Europe holding back global economy
Other headlines included:
Inflation running ‘somewhat below’ Fed’s 2% goal
QE3 bond buying more successful than expected
Jobless rate drop far better than expected in September
Lift-off in q1 2015 would show considerable patience
Rate normalization far behind path seen at QE3
Q1 2015 lift-off well past policy rule prescriptions
Manufacturing jobs are coming back to the US, but not enough to drive the economy
Sputtering Europe holding back global economy