Fed's Waller sees further rate cuts if inflation subsides
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller expects that inflation will continue to make progress toward the central bank's 2% goal over the medium term and that further rate cuts will be appropriate,
Top Fed official backs new rate cuts even if Trump tariffs materialize
A top policymaker at the US Federal Reserve says that he still supports reducing interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs.
Fed's Waller ready for more rate cuts in 2025
At its December meeting, the FOMC lowered the federal funds rate to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Committee members also adjusted their median projection rate for the end of 2025 to 3.9%, up from a projected 3.4% in September.
Fed's Waller still sees rate cuts in 2025 despite Trump tariff talk
Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller said Wednesday that he still supports cutting interest rates this year, believing inflation will continue to drift lower despite promises of sweeping tariffs from the new Trump administration.
Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead
Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes.
Traders expect Fed to cut rates just once in 2025
Federal Reserve policymakers got fresh reasons to hold short-term borrowing costs steady after government data signaled renewed strength in the U.S. job market, with traders now betting the U.S. central bank will wait until June to cut interest rates again and end its rate-cutting cycle there.
Fed members' outlooks reset bets on interest rate cuts in 2025
Just before Joe Biden leaves the White House and Donald Trump returns, two prominent Republican members of the Federal Reserve Board are weighing in on how fast interest rates should come down. The two — Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller — say rates can come down in a measured way.
Dollar Rallies to a 2-Year High on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Friday rose by +0.44% and posted a 2-year high. Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report pushed bond yields higher and boosted the dollar as unexpected signs of strength in the labor market reduced the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Fed's Christopher Waller Supports Rate Cuts Despite Trump Tariff Concerns
Fed's Christopher Waller signaled that he supports cutting interest rates, despite high inflation and Trump's tariff concerns ...
Fed’s Waller Supports Further Cuts, Says Inflation Moving Lower
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he believes inflation will continue to cool toward the central bank’s 2% ...
Fed's Waller: More cuts likely though timing depends on inflation progress
Inflation should continue falling in 2025 and allow the U.S. Federal Reserve to further reduce interest rates, though at an ...
Fed’s Waller sees cooler inflation despite higher forecasts
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller doubled down on more rate cuts and cooling inflation following higher price ...
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6 smart money moves to make before and after Fed rate cuts (and 4 to skip)
While high-yield savings accounts are a useful savings tool, they come with variable interest rates that can change with the market — and drop with benchmark rate cuts from the Fed. That’s ...
Fed officials worry Trump policies may lengthen inflation fight
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