A quick video interview of ex-Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart

The main points he makes:

  • He would have been a yes on the rate hike
  • The decision was data-driven, not based on the fiscal outlook (i.e. the potential boost to fiscal stimulus from the new US admin)
  • His colleagues at the Fed are somewhat more confident on the outlook
  • Fed not behind the curve
  • Two more hikes are reasonable

Vid is here at Bloomberg