Some unrealistically academic policymakers worry that rising real rates from disinflation will excessively tighten monetary conditions. We firmly believe they are mistaken.
Cost shocks eroded disposable income, but this real income and expenditure squeeze is fading. The income channel is far more important than the interest rate one.
Uncertain policymakers should rely more on the data than misapplied theories. Resilient demand and persistent inflation would tell them to wait longer before cutting.