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How many rate hikes are coming? The Fed thinks 6 by the end of 2023. I am unconvinced the Fed gets in any hikes in 2022 and certainly not 6 by the end of 2023.
These ridiculous predictions assume there will not be another recession in “the longer run”.
Central banks like to pretend they will hike, but by the time comes, they have delayed so long they find an excuse to no do so.
Possible excuses: A recession, stock market plunge, another pandemic, global warming, global cooling, or an asteroid crash.
Central banks will find some excuse to delay hikes. But the most likely excuse is a recession or stock market crash.
Author(s): Mike Shedlock
Publication Date: 16 Dec 2021
Publication Site: Mish Talk