Esther George, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Not voting on the FOMC this year.

  • Says economy 'back on track' in Q2 after soft Q1
  • Looking forward - consumers are well positioned to spend
  • June retail sales, though, were disappointing
  • Labor market healthy and adding high-skilled jobs
  • We are starting to see wage growth

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Following her prepared speech there will be an audience Q&A