At the same time, a number of particular factors which have also contributed to
recent inflation developments will probably prove to have been of a temporary nature.
The latest FOMC statement noted that near - zero inflation could be a problem for the US economy: «The Committee recognizes that inflation persistently below its 2 percent objective could pose risks to economic performance, and it is monitoring
inflation developments carefully for evidence that inflation will move back toward its objective over the medium term.»
While it had to be recalled that the exchange rate was not a policy target for the ECB, it was very important for growth and
inflation developments in the euro area.»
Most immediately, we should
assess inflation developments closely before making a determination on further adjustments to the federal funds rate.»
In Global Macro Shifts, we have developed an extensive and detailed analysis of inflation determinants in the United States and globally:
recent inflation developments, a rising global and US output gap, the continuing tightening of a US labor market that is quickly reaching full employment, base effects from rock - bottom commodity prices, and the potential pressures from a massive monetary overhang and historically low velocity and money multipliers.
The Committee recognizes that inflation persistently below its 2 percent objective could pose risks to economic performance, and it is monitoring
inflation developments carefully for evidence that inflation will move back toward its objective over the medium term.
In addition, they dropped the statement indicating that they are «monitoring
inflation developments closely», hinting to an easing of concerns about inflation being too low and perhaps also suggesting that they do not expect inflation to accelerate significantly.
Near - term risks to the economic outlook appear roughly balanced, but the Committee is monitoring
inflation developments closely.
Near term risks to the economic outlook appear roughly balanced, but the Committee is monitoring
inflation developments closely.
The Committee continues to monitor
inflation developments closely.
Near - term risks to the economic outlook appear roughly balanced, but the Committee is monitoring
inflation developments closely.»