The remarks are more consistent with keeping rates on hold this month. At the same time, there are references to downside risks which represent an implicit message that they are not going to be raising rates anytime soon.

The Fed, for the time being, is likely to continue to focus on the weakness of the economy, rather than on prices.

PPI was very well behaved due to energy, though there was a rebound in car prices. Aside from that, the trend is soft in terms of prices. That confirms weakness in economic activity.

When we unwrap presents, I tend to sit there with a bin liner trying to collect up the wrapping paper and thinking about which pieces I can reuse and which I will recycle.

I want people to be true to themselves and believe in themselves. I want people to stop looking to celebrity idols and look to themselves instead, because we need real people to inspire us.

My personal style changes wherever I am. When I'm in Ibiza, I'm a bit girlier because there's an opportunity to be more romantic and dress up for the beach scene. Whereas in New York, I tend to go for suiting and tailoring that almost feels like weaponry for the city - but I think I'm quite playful no matter what.