Earlier remarks from Robert Kaplan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas speaking at an event in Dallas

More now again:

  • Says believes Harvey's impact on gas prices will be temporary
  • Says higher gas prices reduce consumer spending but ultimately will return to a more equilibrium price
  • Harvey does not change view that fed should start trimming balance sheet as soon as possible
  • Believes fed can begin trimming balance sheet without big impact on markets

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Putting together all of Kaplan's comments leaves little doubt he is in the 'trim the balance sheet' as soon as we can camp.