Here’s a handy run-down from MNI, a summary of significant policy comments from members of the Federal Reserve’s policymaking Federal Open Market Committee since the previous meeting, Jan. 28-29, organized by topic.

Awesome work from MNI!

Sample:

TAPERING

  • Richard Fisher (Dallas*): “Unless I see something truly frightening in the economy, or the onset of significant deflation, then I will continue to vote for reductions at this measured pace.” (Feb. 14)
  • James Bullard (St. Louis): “We’re in a position where we can taper this down back to normal … . I think the notion that the taper is really now on autopilot is certainly not correct … but the parameters around changing it now are relatively broad because the focus really now is on policy guidance.” (Feb. 12)
  • Janet Yellen (Chair*): “If incoming information broadly supports the committee’s expectation of ongoing improvement in labor…

It goes on, and is quite detailed. The full thing makes for interesting and useful reading: Fed Speak: Recent Policy Comments From FOMC Members