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How Fed Rate-Cut Odds Have Shifted This Week
Fears of elevated interest rates dampened the mood on Wall Street at the start of this year–but cooling core inflation and dovish comments by Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller have given investors reason to feel a bit more cheerful this week.
Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller speaks during The Clearing House Annual Conference in New York City, U.S. November 12, 2024. Fed Governor Christopher Waller told CNBC on Thursday that the central bank could lower interest rates multiple times this year if inflation eases as he is expecting.
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.
US Could Cut Interest Rates 3 Or 4 Times This Year: Fed Official
The US Federal Reserve could cut rates three or four times this year if inflation data cooperates, with a first cut possible before July, a senior bank official said Thursday.
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 Odds Have Shifted Toward Sustained March Pause
As the Federal Reserve’s premeeting blackout period begins, it is a good moment for a look at how Fedspeak and economic data have shifted forward expectations about the central bank’s next moves.
Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation holds up, Waller says
Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates sooner and faster than ...
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 ...
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Fed's Waller still sees rate cuts in 2025 despite Trump tariff talk
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller speaking last November in New York City. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid · REUTERS / Reuters Trump has previously threatened tariffs of 25% on Mexico and ...
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 ...
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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 projections from the central bank and growing expectations among ...
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Fed's Waller unconcerned about 'draconian' tariff policy
In a Wednesday morning speech, the Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said President-elect Donald Trump's nascent trade ...
Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation trend holds up, Waller says
By Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the U.S.