Fed's Jeffrey Lacker on "The case against further delay"

  • August jobs report is unlikely to materially alter picture
  • US no longer requires zero interest rates
  • Exceptionally low rates no longer warranted by jobs market
  • Further improvements in labour markets have materialised
  • It's time to align our monetary policy with the significant progress we have made
  • Thinks the case for raising is still strong
  • Waiting too long could require more dramatic hikes
  • More slack in labour market than usual for 5.3% unemployment

No shock as to the tone of the comments from super hawk Lacker. Yellen said they wanted more from the jobs market, Lacker says they've got it

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