Evans in Iowa
- Sees 3.5% unemployment by year end
- Current data warrant Fed on hold until mid-year
- He would support further hikes if inflation picks up
- Dissent on Dec hike was a close call
- Notes a 'litany' of positive trends in growth
- "When I talk with CEOs of firms that have a broad global footprint, I am really impressed with how widespread these gains are."
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By Evans' standards, this is less dovish than you would expect. The tide is turning towards more hikes this year, possibly four.
