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Fed's Waller says rate cut could come as soon as July
Fed Governor Waller supports a fed rate cut as soon as July, citing reduced inflation risks and urging action before labor market slowdown.
Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates Soon? One Official Thinks So.
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said that the central bank could cut interest rates as early as July, arguing that inflation under tariffs wouldn't likely be a problem.
Majority of Fed Officials Leaning Against July Interest-Rate Cut
A flurry of Federal Reserve officials this week made clear they’ll need a few more months to gain confidence that tariff-driven price hikes won’t raise inflation in a persistent way.
Fed Appears Divided Over Rate Cuts
President Trump’s frustration with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over his hesitance to cut interest rates has prompted Trump to consider naming Powell’s successor as soon as this summer. But tho
Federal Reserve's Bowman says rate cut should be on table in July
Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman on Monday said the central bank should consider cutting its key interest rate as soon as its next meeting in July, underscoring deep divisions among Fed offici
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.
Interest Rates Cut As Early As Next Month: FED Governor
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has claimed that interest rate cuts could begin by July, providing optimism for the market.
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.
Amid Calls For His Resignation, Fed Chairman Talks Interest Rate Cuts, Housing Affordability
In his testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate this week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at times found himself on the defensive regarding the Fed’s immobility in making any rate cuts to the federal funds rates the first half of this year.
Fed Officials Divided on Timing for Next Rate Cut
The back-and-forth has been active as the Fed tries to balance its dual mandate.
Trump demands 'terrible' Fed chair Powell resign immediately, calls for rate cuts
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to resign immediately, and renewed his calls for the central bank to lower interest rates.
Fed's Waller says July rate cut possible as inflation threat recedes
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday he sees little risk that tariffs will stoke inflation, and signaled the central bank could start cutting interest rates as soon as July. “I ...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says rate cut is on hold even as Trump demands cuts
The Fed’s 19-member interest rate setting committee ... Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, have since suggested the central bank could cut its rate as early as July. Both officials ...