Fed's Lacker says the improvement in the labour market has been substantial

Jeffery Lacker on CNBC

  • The case for a Fed rate hike is strong
  • The chance that the Fed gets behind the curve is rising
  • The longer we wait the more aggressively we'll have to move
  • Expects inflation to stabilise around 2% going forward
  • Says consumer spending is strong
  • Doesn't see any obvious bubbles

Lacker has been the only dissenter on the FOMC

Best in 2026

Sponsored

General Risk Warning
investingLive Premium
Telegram Community
Gain Access