6 Feb 2018
Fed's Bullard: Fed doesn't need to do much now on interest rates
Fed's Bullard noting the recent correction on Wall Street argued that it was predictable and remains dovish.
Bullard added:
- Fed doesn't need to do much now on interest rates.
- Valuations look high compared to historic norms.
- Fed dot plot may be less useful now.
- Let's wait and see if faster growth actually happens.
- Market selloff was fast, possibly aided by technical trading.
- Nominal wages aren't a good predictor of inflation.