Fed chair candidate David Zervos on his outlook for interest rates

Monetary Policy Stance - The industry suggests the current monetary policy is quite restrictive [1] - The industry believes the Fed's balance sheet has contracted to near neutral after a period of significant stimulus [1] - The combination of the balance sheet and the rate structure indicates a more restrictive environment [3] Interest Rate Considerations - The industry advocates for rates to return to a more neutral level [2] - The industry emphasizes the importance of considering both the balance sheet and the rate structure, rather than solely focusing on the Fed funds rate versus the 10-year yield [2][3] Recommendations - The industry proposes presenting a cogent case to the committee arguing that rates are more restrictive than perceived by the Fed, staff, and street economists [3]