Inflation to remain elevated as GDP growth slows

We expect underlying inflation to remain well above the 2% target this year, which means the Fed will push ahead with four rate hikes even though real GDP growth is likely to disappoint. Core inflation will average 4.3% in 2022 and close to 3.0% in 2023. GDP growth will slow to 2.7% this year and 2.0% in 2023.

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