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Forward Guidance and Monetary Policy Communications: Use Your Words and Connect the Dots

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  • Loretta J. Mester

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In the brief time allotted for my prepared remarks, I will discuss forward guidance. My basic point will be that the effectiveness of forward guidance as a policy tool in extraordinary times can be enhanced by improving monetary policy communications in normal times. Two phrases you often hear in real life are “use your words” and “connect the dots.” In my view, both should be applied to the FOMC’s monetary policy communications.

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  • Loretta J. Mester, 2024. "Forward Guidance and Monetary Policy Communications: Use Your Words and Connect the Dots," Speech 98299, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedcsp:98299
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