Fed's Bullard: data since last FOMC meeting has improved

23/08/2012 - 12:29

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Federal Reserve official on Thursday leaned against the impression that the central bank was locked into easing monetary policy at its meeting next month, noting that economic data had improved.

Minutes of the Fed's July 31-August 1 meeting released on Wednesday had highlighted strong policymaker support for more action. But St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard, taking part in CNBC's Squawk Box program on Thursday, said the minutes were "a bit stale" and data since then had been somewhat stronger.

(Reporting By Alister Bull Editing by W Simon)