30 Nov 2016
Fed's Powell: Rise in inflation compensation is a good thing
Fed's Governor Jerome Powell crossed the wires last minutes, via Reuters, stating that an increase in inflation compensation is a "good thing".
Key headlines (via Reuters):
- Should a patient to see how fiscal policy unfolds
- Focus on time and rate change may add to confusion
- Communication should emphasize uncertainty of forecast
- Dot plot changes over time reveal views on policy path
- Dot plot isn't useful predictor of near-term rate moves