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Fed's Hammack (2026 voter) says Fed jobs number was a disappointment; economy overall brightening; labour market stabilising

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  • Right around neutral.
  • Not overly restrictive, based on banks and firms I'm talking to.
  • Should stay at least around neutral to bring inflation down.
  • Could be on hold for quite some time.
  • Shrinking balance sheet is a discussion they should have.
  • Question on balance sheet is whether ample or scarce reserves regime.
  • Reasonable question to ask if better to be in Treasuries or in repos.
  • Economy is in a reasonably good place.
  • Too soon to say the impact of the oil price rise.
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