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Volcker: Fed will 'fall short'
The Federal Reserve has been asked to "do too much" to heal the U.S. economy and "will inevitably fall short," former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker cautioned Wednesday. Speaking before the Economic Club of New York, Volcker said the Fed's independence and credibility are at stake, as the central bank engages in unprecedented stimulus efforts. The Fed is being asked to "accommodate misguided fiscal policies" and "deal with structural imbalances" while simultaneously balancing low inflation with stronger economic growth, he said. It's just too much, Volcker said, urging the Fed to focus on keeping prices stable instead. ... (full story)
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