Despite apparent increases in levels of challenge, things are by no means as bad as they seem for the government. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
For example, lower rates have accelerated purchases of cars and other consumer durables and created apparent increases in wealth as asset prices inflate. (ft.com)
Markets could also be underpricing the possibility of more and larger rate hikes in 2017, given the Fed's apparent increasing confidence in job and wage growth. (blackrockblog.com)