Powell Says Fed Not Looking to Use Negative Rates

The video discusses two main points: the effectiveness of existing tools and the mixed evidence on negative rates. It highlights the potential positive and negative effects of negative policy rates on financial intermediation and public rates. The discussion concludes with confidence in having the necessary tools and understanding asset purchases better.

What are the two main things the speaker is looking to use?

What is the speaker's view on the evidence regarding negative rates?

What does the speaker suggest about the effect of negative policy rates on financial intermediation?

What does the speaker imply about having policy space on rates at full employment?

How does the speaker feel about the understanding of asset purchases?