Data include Canadian consumer prices and U.S. retail sales
Lack of inflationary pressure means Federal Reserve can be patient with rate hikes
Chief economists from the big banks lay out their expectations for the year ahead
Experts consider the odds
Yet, weak wage growth persists
Job growth offers reassurance about U.S. economy
In December, businesses add 271K jobs
Economy grows 0.3%, but challenges expected for fourth quarter and beyond
The overall outlook remains positive and includes widespread hiring plans
Slower growth expected ahead