The Fed chair said Tuesday that inflation poses a major threat to the job market
Operating conditions are set to improve alongside growth and rising rates
December minutes show policymakers suggested they could hike three times this year
The Finance Department has looked at legislation linked to a central bank digital currency
The central bank has grown uncomfortable with hot inflation readings
The accelerated timetable puts the Fed on a path to start raising rates in the first half of next year
Fed officials are expected to forecast two or three rate hikes next year at tomorrow's meeting
New mandate could leave rates lower for longer, experts say
A faster taper could open the door to rate hikes next year, Moody's says
Rate increases could be more gradual as the bank decides if it has properly estimated the labour market's full potential