Fed’s Evans says December rate hike won’t be a surprise

Chicago Fed head Charles Evans, who is known for his dovish views said a rate hike in December would not be surprising.

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Wants to see rest of data before deciding on December

Says economy on solid footing, recent jobs report was a pretty good number

Election not a bar to November hike, but would prefer to wait for more economic data

Dollar has been a headwind, has lowered import prices, but is a challenge for manufacturing