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Exploring current economic conditions and the implications for monetary policy: remarks at 1Berkshire Economic Outlook Luncheon, Dalton, Massachusetts, October 26, 2018


Abstract: Topics covered include: recent monetary policy actions; outlook -- continued robust growth; clear risks to the forecast; how should policy respond to strong base forecast but rising risks?; inflation for goods and services; exports are important and uncertain.

Keywords: labor markets; economic outlook; financial stability; short-term rates; global risks; dual mandate;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Speech

Publication Date: 2018-10-26

Number: 139