Speaking on economic outlook
- A lot of political hostility directed at Fed since 2009
- Fed independence important for politics/free policy
- He welcomes discussion about fed accountability
Some pretty tame questions. Trouble makers in the audience.
A little better below but stating more of the obvious:
- The strong economic growth played out and was persistent rates should rise more rapidly
- We should look at 2.2% growth as a substantial accomplishment/growth has been good
