Lockhart on Bloomberg
The US is still short of the Fed's twin goals but not by much
Fed is nearing objectives despite weak growth
Would like to see modest above trend growth
He supported decision to keep rates on hold
FOMC statement suggested a hike could occur before long
Good old Mr Two Hikes needs to hit a homerun in Nov and Dec now, and he said a "serious discussion" was needed at the Sep meeting. Time to get the Tippex out on his dot plot ;-)