Fed Chair Warsh says inflation is a choice, the Fed wants economic growth to be more broad based. Fed is committed to the inflation target and price stability.
Inflation/Growth:
- We have tools to deliver on inflation.
- Will revisit inflation frameworks to understand what causes inflation and what can be done.
- Not afraid of productivity-led growth.
- Two parts of the Fed mandates are not in conflict.
- Have some more work to do on the inflation front.
Jobs:
- Labour market appears to be in good balance.
Balance Sheet:
- Balance sheet is not merely about plumbing.
- Reiterates that balance sheet is part of monetary policy.
- Fed must stay clear of fiscal policy.
- Any change in balance sheet policy would be previewed, explained and broadly communicated in advance.
Task Force:
- Task forces will share their views first with the 19 policymakers.
- Task forces are in discovery mode, starting with a blank sheet of paper.
Independency:
- Are committed to conducting an independent monetary policy.
- Would continue with his job, if President Trump attempted to interfere.
Mortgages:
- Mortgage rates have been higher, in part, due to inflation is above the Fed's target.
- Containing inflation would be consistent with lower long-term treasury yields and more affordable mortgages.
Others:
- We do not want to be in the bail-out business, including crypto.
- Reforms will be forthcoming in everything at the Fed.
- Plan on getting rid of tax that is inflation.
- Being more circumspect in communications is a better way, at least for me.
#UNITED STATES#USD#EUR#JAPAN#JPY#UNITED KINGDOM#GBP#EUROPE#IMPORTANT#FOREX#FIXED INCOME#EU SESSION#US SESSION#FEDERAL RESERVE#CENTRAL BANK#INFLATION#DXY