Fed officials discuss economic outlook, credit conditions, and policy uncertainty.
Governor Cook of the Federal Reserve outlines her views on the trajectory of the US economy and the appropriate path of monetary policy. Recent data show greater momentum in inflation and economic activity, but recent banking developments may suggest greater headwinds for financial conditions and the economy going forward. The Federal Reserve has been using its monetary policy tools to restore price stability by bringing demand into line with still-constrained supply. The incoming data would suggest a somewhat higher inflation rate for this year and stronger economic growth. However, Governor Cook is closely watching developments in the banking sector, which have the potential to tighten credit conditions and counteract some of that momentum.
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