In an an interview on CNBC, SF Fed Williams commented:
- GDP showed strong consumer spending
- He sees strength in economy with a lot of momentum
- Sees GDP at 3% in 2015
- 5% employment by the end of the year. Expects employment will move to full employment by the end of the year
- He sees inflation and wage growth moving higher.
- We are currently not in a tight labor market yet.
- Sees 3-3.5% wage growth in a strong economy. Not there yet.
- Inflation can run low for a few months due to lower oil prices
- Expects 2% inflation by end of 2016.
- His views are that could see a rate liftoff by mid year
- Cites that the US is getting close to full employment and that we are starting from point of extreme accommodation
- Data dependent on how high rates can go.
- Added “international” is a recognition of the world we live in and effects the monetary policy.It is an input for policy.
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