Feds Brainard speaking on the economy

Feds Brainard speaking on the economy_
  • shortfalls from maximum employment are key policy guide
  • US jobless rate is currently closer to 10%
  • economy is far from job, price goals: will take time
  • May see transitory price pressure reflecting imbalance
  • looking for signs labor market healing is broad
  • inflation remains very low. Expectations picked up

Brainard reiterates views of the Fed chair on inflation and employment