FOMC participants has now set themselves on a crucial Journey this year - When to do the first rate hike and how much? According to the latest update FED might hike rates over any meeting except April, 2015. Individual v…
FOMC participants has now set themselves on a crucial Journey this year - When to do the first rate hike and how much?
According to the latest update FED might hike rates over any meeting except April, 2015.
Individual voting member's opinions would be vital to assess the rate path. June and September are the major contenders so far. Treasury yield is voting for September.
Following board will get updated time to time -
This year's Member include
Voting Member
Views so far
Recent Change/Stance
Janet L. Yellen, Board of Governors, Chair
Gradual Rate hike starting this year.
Worried about Secular Stagnation, slowdown in economy due to external factors.
Very hawkish to Mild hawkish
William C. Dudley, New York, Vice Chairman
Worried over regulatory aspects and bad assets in banks
Neutral
Lael Brainard, Board of Governors
Focus on financial stability and regulatory watch
Neutral cautious
Charles L. Evans, Chicago
No rate hike in 2016
Worried over weakness in economy and strong dollar
Very dovish
Stanley Fischer, Board of Governors
Likely will be warranted by end of 2015
Mild hawkish to Neutral, mild dovish
Jeffrey M. Lacker, Richmond
June rate hike still possible
Very hawkish
Dennis P. Lockhart, Atlanta
Rate hike after June but at least once this year
Hawkish
Jerome H. Powell, Board of Governors
Focus is more on regulatory aspects and financial stability
Neutral
Daniel K. Tarullo, Board of Governors
Focuses over banking regulation and worried over weaker rates fueled risk taking
Neutral to hawkish
John C. Williams, San Francisco
Confident over economic prospects especially labor market
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