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Waller says he's willing to lead Fed if Trump asks, but no contact so far
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller, an advocate for an immediate interest rate ...
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As mortgage rates move higher, Fed officials mull a cut
The likelihood of a rate cut in July is low, but at least one member of the Federal Open Market Committee is advocating for ...
Powell under siege as Fed conference kicks off
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing pressure from all sides as the Fed’s banking regulation conference kicks off ...
Fed's Waller again makes case for July interest rate cut
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday he continues to believe ...
Fed's Waller Calls for July Interest Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said policymakers should cut interest rates this month to boost a job market that ...
Federal Reserve’s Waller says central bank should cut rates at next meeting
A top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, ...
Waller Says He Would Accept the Fed’s Top Job If Asked
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller, a Trump appointee from the president’s first term and a contender to succeed ...
Fed’s Waller says labor market is weaker than it looks, justifying interest-rate cut this month
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Thursday laid out the argument he is going to make in two weeks to his central ...
Fed’s Waller Hints at July Dissent as He Makes Case for Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller hinted he would dissent if his colleagues vote to hold interest rates steady at their July meeting, making his case for a rate cut to support the labor ...
The Trump-Powell feud keeps heating up. Meet the betting markets' top picks to replace the Fed chief.
Four potential Powell replacements have been shortlisted by the betting market. Here's who's in the running to be the next Fed Chair.
A Top Fed Official Is Ready to Dissent Against Jerome Powell
In a bold and unusually direct speech to close out last week, Fed Governor Christopher Waller laid out the case for an immediate rate cut. He made it clear that he’s prepared to vote for it before the ...