James Bullard is CEO & President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Earlier remarks here: Fed's Bullard: Fed has essentially achieved its dual mandate

Bullard audience Q&A now ...but not much!

On balance Bullard is less hawkish with his comments than earlier comments from other Fed officials (see below)

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Also, plenty from the Federal Reserve in the US afternoon today:

  • More from Fed's Williams: Does not see need to delay on hiking
  • More from Fed's Dudley: 'Good' fiscal policy to share more on stimulus burden
  • Fed's Williams on the USD: Value determined by markets, a key input to outlook
  • Fed hike odds jump on Dudley comments. USD/JPY setting up for a big gain
  • USD/JPY liking the hawkish Fed remarks
  • The Fed is on a communications offensive
  • Fed's Dudley: Case for rate rise is more compelling
  • More from Fed's Williams: Right now interest rates are abnormally low,
  • Fed's Williams: Rate increase up for 'serious consideration' in March
  • Fed's Harker: Repeats that 3 hikes appropriate this year