• St. Louis Fed president Bullard: We’re in very good position to start a taper - WSJ

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13 July 2021

St. Louis Fed president Bullard: We’re in very good position to start a taper - WSJ

  • I think with economy growing at 7% and pandemic coming under better and better control, I think time is right to pull back emergency measures
  • We do want to do it gently and carefully
  • I think we’re in very good position to start a taper; I don’t need to get going tomorrow, but I think we’re in very good shape for this
  • Says he does not believe the housing sector is in bubble and wants to ensure it stays out of trouble
  • Does not expect Fed funds rate to be hiked until late 2022

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