112 Quotes by Bill Cheney

There is a perfectly good chance they will pause at the next meeting.

Unless we're missing something, the unemployment rate will be shooting back up again very soon.

Hurricane Katrina undoubtedly devastated individuals and communities... but on a macro-economic basis it's clear that the US economy has more than enough momentum to absorb the hit and recover quickly.

Job losses cut directly into the spending of the newly unemployed, and indirectly tend to have a very real impact on the confidence of those who are still working. If demand falls, firms will lay off more employees, and the downward spiral could put us over the edge into a bona fide recession before the Fed's actions can take effect.

Job growth has kind of stalled out. It's a puzzle.

I think it is clear that, whatever the economic outlook was on Monday, the outlook is shakier now, and there are stronger arguments for cutting rates.

It certainly too soon to be sure, but I think it's a very strong indication that hiring is getting on track.

I think the job market is on a roll. Businesses are doing pretty well these days. Profits are growing nicely. I think businesses are at a point where they feel more comfortable adding people.

I think the job market is on a roll.