What would keep the Fed on hold?

Despite the prospect of inflation spending most of this year below zero and the mixed news on wages, we still believe that the Fed will raise rates by June at the latest. Nonetheless, it is worth considering what would keep the Fed on hold all year. Three main developments spring to mind.


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