Federal Reserve Bank of New York releases text of opening remarks of President John Williams before closed event,"New York Fed Alumni: Celebrating 100 Years of Making Our Mission Possible."

Econoday's Speech event tracks upcoming appearances by Federal Reserve policymakers. Details include the scheduled time of the speech including topic and venue.

Comments by the Federal Reserve policymakers can give clues on FOMC's economic assessment and policy outlook. Factors to watch include growth, inflation, unemployment, expected timing of changes in the fed funds rate, and expected levels of the fed funds rate in the near term.