Statement

Name: Loretta J. Mester

Summary: Top Fed official: The economy can handle a rate increase: "We have about two weeks to go. We’re going to of course look at the data that comes in over those two weeks. But my read of the data is consistent with what I send in my speech a few weeks ago: The economy can handle an increase in interest rates." (It is not clear on which date the interview actually took place.)

Lean: Hawkish

Substantially Similar to Prior Statements: No

Statement Date: December 4, 2015

Publication Date: December 4, 2015

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