Would Not Be Appropriate to Turn Down Invitation From White House

Financial Market Turbulence Seems Rooted in Concerns Over Trade, Global Growth

Underlying Economic Data Does Not Point to Slowdown

We Can Flexibly and Quickly Move Policy if Necessary

We'll Take into Account Tightening Financial Conditions in Forecasts

Will Try to Have Monetary Policy Offset Economic Weakness Before it Happens

An Extended Government Shutdown Could Show Up in Economic Data

Would Have Less Clear Picture of Economy if Shutdown Lasts