Most US primary dealers see no more than 3 rate hikes in 2018 – RTRS poll

Reuters published their poll of the primary dealers and what they expected from the FOMC next year.

Key Findings:

Most US primary dealers see Fed lifting rates again in both March & June.

Most see no more than 3 rate hikes in 2018.

Broadly see Fed's incoming chair Powell following outgoing chair Yellen's rates playbook.

Broadly see 2018's FOMC voters as more hawkish than 2017's voters.