Fed and ECB strategy of moderation is fraught with risks. Still, one Fed president says, "abrupt and aggressive action can actually have a destabilizing effect on growth and price stability. The most important thing is to be measured at our pace."
As LIBOR winds down, one derivatives trader worries its replacement will do a poor job hedging risks in turbulent times: "For somebody who wants to hedge their borrowing costs, [SOFR] leaves a lot to be desired."