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'It’s not political': Waller again calls for rate cut in July, reinforcing Fed divide
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller reiterated Thursday that he believes the Fed could consider cutting rates later this month because any inflation from tariffs will be temporary, underscoring a new divide within the central bank.
Fed Minutes Underscore Divisions Over Pace of Interest Rate Cuts
The U.S. central bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady in June was unanimously supported, but officials were starting to splinter over the path forward.
Fed minutes show little support for interest rate cut later this month
Only "a couple" of officials at the Federal Reserve's June 17-18 meeting said they felt interest rates could be reduced as soon as this month, with most policymakers remaining worried about the inflationary pressure they expect to come from President Donald Trump's use of tariffs to reshape global trade.
Fed’s Waller Doubles Down on July Rate Cut: ‘It’s Not Political’
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Thursday that the central bank should consider cutting interest rates at its July meeting, even after a strong June jobs report.
Why isn't the Fed cutting interest rates? What to know
The central bank remains cautious, even as calls for rate cuts grow louder from the White House and other policymakers.
Wall Street Eyes Fed Minutes for Rate Cut Signals
Published minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting showed little consensus on rate cuts later this month.
The Fed is deeply divided over when and how much to cut interest rates
The Federal Reserve is no longer speaking with one voice, breaking the hearts of economic nerds everywhere. The minutes from the June 17–18 meeting show real cracks opening up inside the room, with policymakers clashing over how soon,
Trump appointee at Fed doubts tariffs will fuel inflation and aligns himself with president’s vocal backing for interest-rate cuts
Waller on Friday said current U.S. inflation trends “are pretty good,” with the annual rise in consumer prices close to the ...
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Fed's Waller Says Timing of Interest Rate Cut 'Drawing Closer' - U.S. News
Fed's Waller Says Timing of Interest Rate Cut 'Drawing Closer' More. Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A jogger runs past the Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, U.S., August 22, 2018.
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December interest rate cut depends on inflation, Fed official says
Facebook X Reddit Email Save. A top Federal Reserve board member said Monday he’s likely to support an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks, as long as inflation isn't still ...
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Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting ...
The Fed Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now A surprise in economic indicators before Dec. 18 might cause him to change his mind, Fed Governor ...
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When will the Fed cut interest rates in 2024? Here's what ... - CBS News
Earlier in the year, most economists pegged the first rate cut of 2024 for the Fed's March 20 meeting. But as of Wednesday, only 1 in 10 continued to forecast a March rate cut.
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The Fed is still on track to cut interest rates this year, but ... - NPR
Fed policymakers voted to keep their benchmark interest rate at a two-decade high, where it's been since last summer. The stock market rallied on signals that the central bank expects to lower ...
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Fed's Waller says timing of interest rate cut 'drawing closer'
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Wednesday the time for a U.S. central bank interest rate cut "is drawing closer," but uncertainty about the path of the economy makes it ...
Fed Minutes Show Committee Split Around Inflation Worries
Bloomberg's Stuart Paul reacts to Fed minutes and breaks down the divide between federal reserve officials on the potential ...