Rates keep going up': Fed minutes, Waller and the case for another hike
Rates keep going up': Fed minutes, Waller and the case for another hike


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Rates keep going up': Fed minutes, Waller and the case for another hike

Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading mixed as we wrap up a wild and woolly week across Wall Street and head into the 3-day Labor Day holiday weekend.…

Fed governor Christopher Waller made a strong case for the Fed to hold rates steady.
In remarks that seem to contrast with statements last week from Chairman Kevin Warsh, Waller expressed confidence in the current inflation trends.

Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, sounded optimistic about inflation's trajectory but indicated he would support higher rates if progress does…

Christopher J. Waller, a governor at the Federal Reserve, said he needs to see several months of lower inflation data to feel confident about the outlook.

The Fed governor said inflation has expanded beyond the often-cited drivers such as the energy price spike in tariffs.

Fed officials are divided over whether the Fed will need to raise rates.
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Christopher Waller said holding rates steady will likely be the right course for the foreseeable future, and he can no longer rule out rate hikes down the road…
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates.

Waller said in a CNBC interview that recent developments require a more conservative approach.

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Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller indicated that he may join the majority of Fed officials likely to support leaving interest rates on hold in March…
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Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller, who had been a finalist for the Fed's top job until President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as chair, laid out his r…
The interview took place inside the president's residence and wrapped up shortly before Trump addressed the nation on the economy Wednesday night.

The positive description of the Waller interview by officials was not necessarily an indication that he was a favorite candidate for the job.

A finalist to replace Powell sees room for 100 basis points of rate cuts.
Waller is one of the five finalists considered for to replace Fed Chairman Jerome Powell when his term expires in May.

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The president has indicated that Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett are the front-runners to succeed Jerome Powell next year.
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Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said he supports another quarter-point cut in a key U.S. interest rate in December to help boost an ailing U.S. lab…
Waller's comments put him squarely in the came of those looking to ease monetary policy to head off further danger in the jobs picture.

Fed governor Waller in favor of an October rate cut, Nestle to slash 16,000 jobs

The central bank policymaker indicated that he still expects his colleagues to vote for another quarter-point reduction.

Waller continues to support lowering rates but said the central bank needs to be careful amid conflicting economic signals.

Christopher Waller, an economist with blue-collar roots, has emerged as one of three serious contenders to lead the Federal Reserve.
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