Fed's Bullard: Fed behind schedule on raising rates as QE3 nears end

FXStreet (Bali) - James Bullard, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, speaking about the economy and monetary policy, said that he expects 3% ‘or better’ growth in Q3 and Q4, adding that Fed is behind schedule on raising rates as QE3 nears end.

Other headlines included:

Inflation running ‘somewhat below’ Fed’s 2% goal

QE3 bond buying more successful than expected

Jobless rate drop far better than expected in September

Lift-off in q1 2015 would show considerable patience

Rate normalization far behind path seen at QE3

Q1 2015 lift-off well past policy rule prescriptions

Manufacturing jobs are coming back to the US, but not enough to drive the economy

Sputtering Europe holding back global economy

Sterling traders eyes are on Boe – FXStreet

Valeria Bednarik, chief analyst at FXStreet explained that the GBP/USD traded under pressure overnight, despite an uptick in UK Construction PMI readings to 64.2. Eyes are towards the BoE next week.
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