San Francisco Fed president Daly...

  • it is hard to imagine a dire US economic situation driven just by trade conflict itself, but the uncertainty is concerning
  • resolution of trade disputes would reduce headwinds, but delaying resolution could add to risks
  • she is putting a lot of weight on uncertainty as a possible drag on US economy
  • she does not see a US for a recession around the corner
  • US economy has momentum but headwinds are going to slow it down
  • she worries that bad mood will dampen growth
  • Fed has tools it needs to achieve its dual mandate
  • acting early to prevent rates falling to 0% is more effective than trying to move off 0 rates later
  • risk management is on my mind
  • we have not seen 2% inflation sustainable and that is concerning
  • more research needed on how to retool balance sheet holding