Statement

Name: Dennis P. Lockhart

Summary: Post-Liftoff, Peering into 2016: "I'd like to be more definitive in predicting future rates, but the degree of uncertainty—particularly as regards global influences on our economy—affirms the wisdom, in my opinion, of letting the economic data do the talking. This means there is necessarily some tension between clarity of direction and policy optionality. It's not possible to max out both. I think the Committee has struck a reasonable balance under the current circumstances."

Lean: Neutral

Substantially Similar to Prior Statements: No

Statement Date: January 11, 2016

Publication Date: January 11, 2016

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