Statement

Name: Loretta J. Mester

Summary: US 'can handle' rate hike this year: Cleveland Fed chief: "I cannot comment on other people, but personally, when I look at the economy today, I think we can handle an increase in interest rates. But we're going to be assessing the incoming data over the time." (Interview was published on 9/29, but it is unclear if it was actually conducted that same day.)

Lean: Hawkish

Substantially Similar to Prior Statements: No

Statement Date: September 29, 2015

Publication Date: September 29, 2015

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