Goldman’s Hatzius: No Fed Rate Hike Next Year as Growth Slows

The transcript discusses GDP growth projections for 2022, highlighting a slowdown trend in the latter half of the year. It examines the Federal Reserve's potential response to these economic trends, considering factors like labor market conditions and inflation. The discussion anticipates moderate growth and a return to 2% inflation, with rate hikes expected to start in 2023, depending on economic data and criteria set by the committee.

What GDP growth percentage is expected by the end of 2022?

How does the strength in the later part of 2021 affect the economic outlook for 2022?

What is the expected trend in GDP growth for Q3 and Q4 of 2022?

What is the expected inflation rate under the forecast mentioned?

What factors will the Federal Reserve consider when deciding on rate hikes?