Kaplan says that while the Fed wants to normalize, it can't be forced

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Comments from Dallas Fed President:

  • While the Fed wants to normalize, it can't force it. Must be patient
  • The world will need to get used to lower levels of growth in China
  • Since December, financial conditions have tightened
  • Zero rates cause distortions
  • Tighter financial conditions may slow US economy
  • I want to be vigilant, patient in assessing how events are unfolding
  • Should not be speculating about future rate hikes; assessing global, domestic outlook

Kaplan also spoke about the oil market earlier .

He's dovish today but he's been trending that way since mid-January .

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