Claudia Sahm: Hassett considers true economic sentiment visible in American behavior

Claudia Sahm: Hassett considers true economic sentiment visible in American behavior
Hassett sees sentiment in American actions

Kevin Hassett argued that the "true sentiment" of the economy is "best measured by what you see" Americans doing. Claudia Sahm questioned this approach in a response.

Sahm has previously urged the FOMC to provide faster explanations of its decisions after a committee move to speed up inflation targets, as reported here. She also linked past Fed rate hikes to tariffs and Iran policy, calling for focus on policy-driven inflation in an earlier statement here. Both positions reflect her emphasis on clear policy communication and the underlying drivers of monetary decisions.

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