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Monetary policy decisions in 2018: Here’s what to expect

As 2018 approaches, CNBC takes a look at what central bankers in the U.S., euro zone, U.K. and Japan might have on the books for the new year.

Federal Reserve: Three or more rate hikes

Given the solid economic performance of the U.S. in 2017, analysts are expecting at least three rate hikes next year.

Andy Cates, economist at Nomura, believes that the Fed could go beyond that if companies start to invest more, given that there is "a very nice tailwind behind corporate capex (capital expenditure)."

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