Outlooks on Inflation and Interest Rates, What Officials Are Saying

This week, there will be no fewer than 10 Federal Reserve officials delivering speeches, including Fed Chair Powell, who will make two appearances.

According to the schedule, Powell will give an opening speech at an event on Wednesday at 9:15 am. Then, on Friday afternoon at 2 pm, he will speak at an expert panel meeting hosted by the IMF.

Zerohedge suggests that, with recent significant rebounds in the stock and bond markets, the more dovish (or less hawkish) the Federal Reserve sounds, the more it emphasizes the market "playing its role through tightening financial conditions." The Fed may be compelled to return to its hawkish position to slow down market frenzy because officials are concerned about reigniting inflation.

Richmond Fed President Barkin was the first official to comment after last week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision and the release of October's nonfarm payrolls. Here are some insights from Fed officials.