Answering questions

  • Some inflation is dependent on the USD
  • Inflation dynammics are not clear right now; still in wait and see mode
  • We might see inflation firming, we might not
  • Glad to see inflation firming, not clear it will hit 2%
  • seeing wage pressure in high-low skill jobs, but middle skilled jobs are not due to technology
  • continued drop in the dollar will tend to kick up inflation
  • financial conditions are still highly accommodative
  • Powell does not want big change in removing accommodation.