- energy sector is weak, the dollar, instability abroad, as forecast downgrade reasons for the US.

- US data give a clear argument in favor of "a very gradual increase in interest rates".

- Fed should accept the moderate and temporary excess of the inflation target.

- the overshoot of the inflation target will insure further economic weakness.

- weak economic activity in the United States in recent years may indicate a potential slowdown in economic growth.

- Fed may face significant long-term challenges in regard to economic growth, debt.

- Fed should reform the tax code, to increase investment in infrastructure.