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Fed's Waller: Rate cuts should be considered by July given inflation data - CNBC
The Federal Reserve should consider cutting interest rates at its next meeting given recent tame inflation data and the fact that any price shock from import tariffs will be short-lived, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Friday.
More top Fed officials are coming out in support of rate cuts next month. Here's what they're saying.
Several top Fed officials have voiced support for cutting interest rates in the week after the central bank's latest policy decision.
Second Fed Official Indicates Support for Faster Rate Cuts
A second Federal Reserve official has indicated that the central bank should begin cutting rates as soon as next month — the latest sign of division among policymakers about how to respond to the uncertainty caused by President Trump’s shifting economic policies.
The Labor Market Makes the Fed Look Late on Rate Cuts
The Fed has insisted all year that it’s not time to cut interest rates yet on account of tariff uncertainty. However, as Opening Bell Daily has maintained for several months, the labor market data justify lower rates, as do the five consecutive months of cooler-than-expected inflation reports.
Fed Rate Cut in July? Crypto Market Reacts to Waller’s Comments
Fed Governor Waller suggested a July rate cut is possible, sparking optimism across crypto markets and investor circles.
US Treasury chief says he thinks Fed could lower interest rates by September
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he believes the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates by September.
Federal Reserve chair sends strong message on July interest rate cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on July 1 told a global audience of world bankers, economists, and academics what could prompt a long-awaited U.S. interest rate cut later this month. Speaking on a panel with four other central bank leaders at the Sintra Conference in Portugal,
Treasury Secretary Expects Fed Rate Cut by September Amid Tariff Debate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by September, arguing that President Donald Trumps trade tariffs are not fueling inflation as feared. In an interview on Fox
Fed governor breaks ranks with Powell, signals rate cuts could begin next month
Governor Waller signaled potential interest rate cuts as early as July, despite the Fed's decision to hold rates steady over ...
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 ...
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 ...
Will The Next Fed Chair Lurk In The 'Shadows'?
That brings us to the next point. Powell’s term as Fed chair expires in May 2026, so the president will only have to contend ...
Fed Split on Whether to Hedge on Inflation, or Proceed With Cuts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve should consider cutting interest rates at its next meeting given recent tame ...
Fed governor breaks ranks and says rate cuts could resume next month to prevent further cracks in the job market
If you’re starting to worry about the downside risk to the labor market, move now, don’t wait,” Waller told CNBC.
Fed’s Bowman backs July rate cut citing weak inflation and fragile labor market
Her remarks signal a shift within the central bank and highlight growing internal tension over whether the Fed should move ...