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The Atlanta Fed president adds:

  • part of issue of government shutdown is how long it lasts
  • we're worried about the shutdown's impact on data
  • will start seeing impact the shutdown run some time
  • shutdown could push back type of growth we projected
  • business response to terrorist has been to pause
  • Yield curve is pretty flat right now. The Fed has contributed to some of that flattening.
  • Going to do all he can to make sure the yield curve does not signal a recession.

A link to the speaking engagement can be found HERE