Fed's Evans speaks on community banking in St. Louis

  • Evans says risk of overshooting or hitting Fed's inflation target is lower than many analysts believe
  • Low interest rates to last "for some time"
  • Monetary policy is not as loose as it seems, neutral rate is lower
  • Rate environment is global, largely driven by economic fundamentals and it's likely to persist
  • Workforce aging and chronically weak investment are two long-lasting dynamics
  • Financial firms have to adapt to "New Normal"

The short version: Welcome to Japan.