Category: Waller, Christopher (1959- )

Transition to a New Fed Chair Is Unlikely to Mean Immediate Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair.
Fed Official Urges Caution on Rate Cuts as Iran War Drags On

Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support rate cuts later this year if the labor market continued to weaken.
A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries

A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates. But regulators and bankers warn of risks.
Top Fed Official Sees Little Effect on Rate Outlook From Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling

Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support a pause in rate cuts in March if the labor market continued to show signs of stabilizing.
Fed Officials Signaled No Rush to Restart Rate Cuts, With Some Raising Possibility of Hikes, Minutes Show

Barring a rapid deterioration in the labor market or a significant cooling of inflation, the Federal Reserve appears poised for an extended hold.

Transition to a New Fed Chair Is Unlikely to Mean Immediate Rate Cuts