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Fed’s Waller Doubles Down on Jul. Rate Cut

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.
'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’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.
What division inside the Fed means for future rate cuts
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has sketched out new conditions that could trigger rate cuts by summer’s end, but inflation remains a big question
Fed Split Widens as Powell Holds, Waller Calls for Cuts, Dollar Slides Further
Powell holds cautious Fed stance as Bostic resists cuts while Waller, Bowman push for July easing. Dollar weakness signals trader expectations.
Waller Says Fed Is Too Tight, Can Consider July Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says the Fed should look through the price impact of tariffs during an event hosted by the Dallas Fed.
Trump urges rate cuts to boost savings, but Fed says economy is strong
Economic experts say the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates despite President Donald Trump's demands due to uncertainty ...
Next Fed leader may struggle to deliver the rate cuts Trump wants, watchers say
Some investors have staked out positions in futures markets that will profit if interest rates drop immediately after Jerome ...
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Bitcoin Bulls Bank on Fed's 'Stealth' Rate Cuts: Crypto Daybook Americas
The one thing bitcoin BTC $108,904.65 bulls constantly discuss is liquidity easing through Fed interest-rate cuts and the ...
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Most Fed officials see rate cuts coming, but opinions vary widely on ...
Minutes from the June 17-18 meeting released Wednesday showed that policymakers largely held to a wait-and-see position on future rate moves.
Most Fed Officials Expect 2025 Rate Cuts Despite Tariff Inflation Concerns, Minutes Show
The minutes reveal more closely the behind closed doors thinking between the U.S.’ top policymakers with the Fed under barrage from the White House.
Trump ramps up pressure on Fed Chair Powell to cut rates in handwritten note: ‘You have cost the USA a fortune’
During a White House briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt brandished a sheet of paper listing global central bank rates ...
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Dollar Outlook Hinges on Fed Rate Cuts and Summer Inflation Data
The U.S. dollars trajectory in the coming months will largely depend on whether summer data confirms persistent inflation ...