Hopes for a Soft Landing Fade
Strong retail sales and an uptick in wholesale prices increase the likelihood for continued rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary. 
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### Response: Strong retail sales and an uptick in wholesale prices increase the likelihood for continued rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary. 