Fed Rate Hike Depends In Part On Global Economy: Williams

Armonk, NY (Reuters) - The timing of a U.S. interest rate hike will depend on the Federal Reserve better understanding the state of the global economy and its influence on the United States, San Francisco Fed President John Williams said on Saturday.

"Getting some more clarity around what is really happening in the global economy, how is that affecting the U.S. economy, and also seeing continued progress in the U.S. economy -- these are all things I'm watching," he told reporters when asked about a possible rate rise in October.