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Bloomberg Talks

Richard Clarida Talks US Economy

May 8, 2024
Richard Clarida, Global Economic Advisor at PIMCO, discusses US economy with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney. Topics include inflation targets, Federal Reserve's stance, rate cuts, labor market strength, measuring equilibrium, consumer assessment, Stiglitz's economic thinking, US economy analysis, Fed's independence from political influence.
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Quick takeaways

  • Federal Reserve aims for inflation around target without excessively tightening rates, sparking debate among market economists.
  • Shift post-pandemic towards real-time data over traditional economic models, highlighting US economy exceptionalism and concerns over fiscal policies.

Deep dives

Fed's Policy and Inflation Targets

The discussion delves into the Federal Reserve's policy stance regarding inflation targets and interest rates. Vice Chairman Clare analyzes the Fed's approach, suggesting that they aim for inflation around the set target without overly tightening rates. There is a debate among market economists on the Fed's policy, with contrasting views on further rate increases. The concept of being data-dependent is emphasized, indicating a cautious approach to potential rate cuts.

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