Fed, Christopher Waller

Fed’s Waller Is Leaning Toward a December Rate Cut
The central bank governor said that while the recent uptick in inflation does raise concerns that price growth could get stuck above the Fed’s 2% goal, he doesn’t want to overreact.
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind."Based on the economic data in hand today and forecasts that show that inflation will continue on its downward path to 2 percent over the medium term,
Fed's Waller tentatively backs December rate cut
Fed Gov. Christopher Waller said he was leaning toward supporting a rate cut at the FOMC meeting later this month. In a speech to economists, Waller said the ultimate decision will depend on whether the data that will be received before Dec.
Rise In October Consumer Inflation Not Enough To Stop Fed Rate Cuts
Consumer inflation accelerated in October 2024. However, the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut on December 18 are still high.
The Fed might not cut interest rates at all in 2025, Deutsche Bank economist says
"Unemployment is going to come down, growth is going to come up, inflation is going to come up," Deutsche Bank's chief US economist said.
Fed minutes may show start of debate over how far to go on rate cuts
Powell just a week after the meeting said the economy was "not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates."
Fed's Kashkari: Interest-rate cut in December is 'reasonable'
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari, typically on the hawkish end of the U.S. central bank's policy spectrum, said on Monday he is open to cutting interest rates again next month.
Fed’s Waller Leans Toward Favoring December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said he was leaning toward favoring a cut in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting later this month, though he also said he could be open to arguments for holding rates steady.
A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when ...
Fed’s Bostic Keeping ‘Options Open’ for December Rate Decision
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said he’s undecided on whether an interest-rate cut is needed this ...
S&P 500 Rises To New High As Outlook For 2025 Rate Cuts Improves
A favorable consensus developed during the week of how the Fed's current series of rate hikes would extend into 2025. Click ...
Fed Kept Options Open on Rate Cuts, Minutes Show
The account of the central bank’s Nov. 6-7 meeting, released on Tuesday, showed that Fed officials still planned to cut ...
Rate Cuts to Slow Down in 2025? ETFs to Add to Your Portfolio
Rising inflation worries have led to increased market expectations that the Fed will adopt a more cautious approach to its ...
Profit outlook contradicts estimates for rate cuts: Societe Generale
Investors face a contradiction going into 2025 as they expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and for U.S.
Wall Street weekly outlook: Jobs data set to pave way for rates path, stocks
Stocks are heading into December with the benchmark S&P 500 near record highs following an over 25% year-to-date gain.
Gold dips on firm dollar, inflation data sparks caution on Fed rate cuts
Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, while investors assessed a flurry of economic data ...