Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set the cat among the pigeons this week when she remarked in an interview “it may be that interest rates will have to rise somewhat to make sure that our economy doesn't overheat.” That faux pas threatened to undo the concerted efforts of Fed officials – doves and hawks alike – to persuade markets that it will be some time before the Fed tapers its asset purchases, let alone hikes rates.
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