Comments from Fed's William Dudley
The Fed isn't far from reaching its dual mandate
Favours gradual hikes
It is premature to judge how fiscal policy could influence rate hikes
Monetary and fiscal policies must be well aligned
Will adjust his views on hikes as the considerable fiscal uncertainty abates
Recent financial market tightening is not greatly concerning
The economy is in reasonably good shape and wage growth is firming
Expects 1.8% GDP growth, or a bit more, in 2017
The comments are not too far away from ones he made mid-Nov.
