Williams with more (from more Q&A)

  • Says he is not in a hurry to raise rates, but should not let economy overheat
  • Says the view that Fed is on hold for next year not consistent with economic outlook
  • September rate hike should definitely be in play
  • Says he is okay with uncertainty over exactly when Fed will raise rates
  • Says rate hike decisions now should be based on current Fed strategy and goals
  • Remarks earlier this week on rethinking Fed strategy focused on longer-term framework

Headlines via Reuters

Who does he think he is fooling on the "September in play" comment?

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Maybe we should rename the site to something like Williams Live ... the dude has been all over it this morning:

  • Recap of Fed's Williams comments today
  • More from Fed's Williams: Wage growth has finally started to pick up
  • Help me out here - Fed's Williams and his Green Day reference
  • Fed's Williams: Calls for rate hikes sooner rather than later