Fed's Fischer: 'Not that simple' for FOMC to influence short and long-term rates

Federal Reserve Vice-Chairman Stanley Fischer in New York

  • No evidence of heightened risks to financial stability at the moment
  • 'Reach for yield' threatens financial stability
  • Demographics and productivity among multiple factors holding down neutral interest rate
  • Low rates make economy more vulnerable to adverse shocks that could lead to recession
  • No current sign of heightened threat of financial stability from low interest rates
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There isn't anything here that truly touches on current monetary policy. There's no word on whether he will take audience or media questions.

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