Fed’s Waller Says Fresh Rate Cuts Possible in First Half of 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the US central bank could lower interest rates again in the first half of 2025 if inflation data continues to be favorable.
Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025
Fed Governor Christopher Waller told CNBC on Thursday that the central bank could lower interest rates multiple times this year if inflation eases as he is expecting. "As long as the data comes in good on inflation or continues on that path, then I can certainly see rate cuts happening sooner than maybe the markets are pricing in," he said.
Fed's Waller says rate cuts possible in H1 2025 if inflation behaves
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggests the possibility of three or four interest-rate reductions in the first half of 2025 if data cooperates.
US Could Cut Interest Rates 3 Or 4 Times This Year: Fed Official
The US Federal Reserve could cut rates three or four times this year if inflation data cooperates, with a first cut possible before July, a senior bank official said Thursday.
Trump calls for Fed to cut interest rates, says he knows better
President Donald Trump today said he wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at a time the central bank has hit pause for an uncertain duration, arguing he understands monetary policy better than those charged with setting it.
Fed's Waller eyes rate cut before July
With the Federal Reserve touting a slower pace of easing, markets are expecting a longer pause. But Gov. Christopher Waller said the next interest rate reduction could come as soon as March because of inflation data.
Fed Rate-Cut Odds Rise
Fears of elevated interest rates dampened the mood on Wall Street at the start of this year–but cooling core inflation and dovish comments by Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller have given investors reason to feel a bit more cheerful this week.
Trump demands Fed cut rates, claims better monetary policy understanding
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at a time the central bank has hit pause for an uncertain duration, arguing he understands monetary policy better than those charged with setting it.
Donald Trump piles pressure on Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell to cut interest rates
Donald Trump has raised the pressure on Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell to cut borrowing costs, setting up a potential clash between the two men less than a week before the US central bank meets to set interest rates.
Trump Says Lowering Oil Prices Will Cut Inflation and Interest Rates
President Trump said that he would put in a “strong statement” to the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates and would consider talking to Chair Jerome Powell about it “at the right time.”
Trump’s demands on lower interest rates face a skeptical Fed, strong economy
President Donald Trump’s demands of lower interest rates are running into a Federal Reserve that has already dialed back its expectations about cutting rates and an economy that has
Fed May Cut Rates Sooner and Faster Than Expected if Disinflation Trend Holds Up, Waller Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates ...
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Fed's Waller: More cuts likely though timing depends on inflation progress
Waller did not say how many rate cuts he thought would be appropriate this year, but noted that among Fed officials "the range of views is quite large, from no cuts to as many as five cuts ...
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Mortgage rates fall after remarks by Fed’s Chris Waller
The 10-year yield and mortgage rates have been on a wild ride lately, even testing my top-end forecast at 7.25%, but today, ...
A trifecta of developments has flipped markets upside down this week
Stocks and bonds staged a turnaround this week as investors cheered a flurry of positive headlines that bolstered the case ...
Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation holds up, Waller says
Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates sooner and faster than ...