Fed to raise rates faster in 2018, no matter who’s Chair

Regardless of who is nominated to be the next Fed Chair, we expect a rebound in core inflation will prompt the Fed to raise interest rates four times in 2018. The components that have dragged core CPI inflation lower this year look set to reverse course, while the depreciation in the dollar since January will push goods inflation higher over the next 12 months or so.

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