Comments from Clarida on Bloomberg TV:

  • Risks still tilted to the downside 'somewhat'
  • We will be data dependent, every meeting is live
  • Rate cuts will give significant support to the economy
  • Economy and monetary policy are in a good place
  • Watching for cumulative evidence of missing on goals
  • We don't see a crack in the consumer
  • US consumer has never been in better shape
  • Seen a rebound in housing, which is now contributing to growth
  • Says he would be less optimistic about economy if Fed had not made those 75 bps adjustments