Oct

4

What is the use of this statement which shows up in every fed speech:

"As always, the views I express are my own and do not represent those of the FOMC or the Federal Reserve System."

Especially when delivered by the most senior people in the org. Is it a

1) legal requirement

2) a 'wink, wink, nod, nod' or a

3) explicit back door out should policy not create its intended reaction in capital markets? it would be a wonderful thing if specs were given a few 'mulligans' every month…


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