Collins: Reflections on Uncertainty and Patience in Monetary Policymaking

From bostonfed.org

Boston Fed President and CEO Susan M. Collins' remarks, and a fireside chat with Kristin Forbes, Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Professor of Management and Global Economics at Sloan, are being livestreamed. 1. Collins remains optimistic that inflation can be brought back to 2 percent in a reasonable amount of time and with a labor market that remains healthy. But she is realistic about the risks and uncertainties around that outlook. Uncertainty remains high in terms of the timing and full impact of monetary policy. 2. Stronger-than-anticipated inflation and economic activity suggest that achieving the Fed’s dual ... (full story)