Why The Fed Won't Raise Interest Rates

A strong dollar will slow exports

Raising interest rates is only going to make the dollar—which has already been rising against other currencies—climb higher. That's likely to make it harder for U.S. companies to export their goods around the world, where they are likely to see less demand anyway.
What's more, falling prices around the world, along with the drop in oil prices, is likely to hold down costs here as well. With very little inflation, the Fed doesn't have to rush to raise interest rates. And it hasn't been in a rush. Interest rates have been close to zero for nearly seven years. Don't expect that to change so fast.

The job market is weaker than it looks

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