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Options for modernizing the FOMC’s operating target interest rate
The Federal Open Market Committee primarily adjusts the stance of monetary policy through its target range for the federal funds rate. We discuss whether the fed funds rate remains the right operating target for short-term interest rates.
Options for reducing the size of the Fed’s balance sheet
Some observers have argued that the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is too large and complicates the central bank’s operations. We catalog options for reducing the Fed’s major liabilities, which help determine the size of the balance sheet, as well as a framework for assessing the costs and benefits of those options.
Journal Article
New Dallas Fed President’s Observations, Outlook
As Logan assumed her new duties at the Dallas Fed, she participated in a virtual town hall, answering questions about her background and priorities for the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. This article presents excerpts from that event.
Speech
Opening remarks for panel titled ‘The increasing role of nonbank institutions in the Treasury and money markets’
Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan delivered these remarks at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta 2025 Financial Markets Conference in Amelia Island, Florida.
Speech
Opening remarks for conversation at Greater Waco Chamber
Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan delivered these remarks at an event for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce.
Speech
Opening remarks for Fed Listens
Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan delivered these remarks at a Fed Listens roundtable with El Paso community leaders.
Speech
Opening remarks for moderated conversation at the World Affairs Council of San Antonio
Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan delivered these remarks before the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on July 15, 2025.
Speech
Opening remarks for panel titled ‘Post-Pandemic Challenges for Monetary Policy Implementation’
Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan delivered these remarks at the Conference on the Future of Central Banking at Banco de México.
Speech
The case for modernizing the FOMC’s operating target rate
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan delivered these remarks at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond CORE Week Workshop: The Fed’s Balance Sheet.
Speech
Why I’ll be cautious about further rate cuts
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan delivered these remarks at the Dallas Fed Survey Participants Appreciation Reception.