US Federal Reserve member Robert Kaplan made a number of statements, the most prominent of which are:
- I expect the US economy to grow between 2.5% and 2.75% in 2018.
- I expect to raise rates three times throughout the year.
- Unemployment may stabilize below 4% in 2018.
- The labor market continues to grow at a strong pace.
- The economy is approaching full employment levels.