Fed's Dennis Lockhart speaks on CNBC ahead of speech in Detroit.

  • Dollar has potential to be a slight drag on the economy
  • Previously initially dismissed impact of dollar but has upgraded that view
  • Says Q1 data looks soft
  • US economy throwing off mixed signals
  • Repeats that June, July & Sep FOMC meetings are "Live" for rate liftoff
  • Fed in 2 minute drill towards rate hike
  • Would like to see other measures of unemployment to tighten

There were several Fed heads that brushed off dollar strength last year but it's coming to the fore now