Fed, Christopher Waller

Fed's Waller Says He Is Inclined to Cut Rates in December
A further quarter-point cut in December has been expected, but recent inflation data raised concern that progress may have stalled. One key measure, the personal consumption expenditures price index stripped of food and energy costs, has been mired in a range from 2.6% to 2.8% since May, well above the Fed's 2% target.
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.
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 the Fed meets in two weeks but that evidence of persistent inflation before then could cause him to change that view.
Dollar Edges Lower After Remarks From Fed's Waller
The dollar was edging lower as investors price in a higher chance of a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut this month following remarks from Fed Governor Christopher Waller. Waller on Monday said he was leaning towards supporting a rate cut at the December 18 meeting.
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.
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.
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.
New York Fed’s Williams Says Rate-Cut Timing Will Depend on Data
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday more interest-rate cuts will be needed, but that the right timing would depend on upcoming data.
Fed's Waller Says He's Inclined to Vote for a Rate Cut
"At present I lean toward supporting a cut to the policy rate at our December meeting," Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says at a conference on the Fed's framework review in Washington sponsored by the American Institute for Economic Research.
Gold prices inch higher on Fed rate optimism with US data due
Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, as recovering expectations of a U.S. rate cut in December weighed on the dollar and ...
Dollar Dips Before US Jobs Data as Traders Refocus on Fed’s Path
A gauge of the US dollar slipped as traders ramped up bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut this month ahead of the ...
US Fed Officials See Inflation Fight As Broadly On Track
The US appears on track to hit its long-term target of two percent inflation despite a recent uptick, two Federal Reserve ...
Futures bide time with focus on more data, Fed commentary
U.S. stock index futures were muted on Tuesday after the S&P and the Nasdaq notched record high levels in the last session, ...