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Philadelphia central bank president argues for ‘pause’ during balance sheet reduction
The bipartisan tradition and the 2 per cent target have served the US well
The Federal Reserve would do better to achieve its goal than to amend it
Concern that economies could become trapped in low-growth paradigm
Donald Trump should reappoint Janet Yellen and respect the central bank’s autonomy
The Fed will sit on its hands, rather than replace expired bonds with new bonds
Janet Yellen’s hawkishness comes in the face of growing market scepticism
Data add to pressure on Yellen as bank plans rate rise amid poor price growth
Central bank will not be deterred from tightening by poor inflation readings
If it delays it may be harder to act later, from a political point of view
Wages and inflation should be poised to go up with interest rates but there are doubts over the health of the US economy
Supportive financial conditions offset soft data as officials consider next move
Marvin Goodfriend has described strategy a ‘feasible option’ as president eyes shake-up
Eurozone and Japan also show signs of breaking out of post-crisis doldrums
Policymakers consider trimming balance sheet amid concerns about impact
Fed chair says policies to promote work-life balance would add to GDP
US dollar and Treasury yields hold gains as central bank keeps rates steady
The rethink is welcome but doubts over presidential caprice multiply
