Fed's Waller signals support for holding rates steady at September meeting

Waller Says August CPI Is Key to a Rate Decision

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said his next decision on interest rates will be “heavily influenced” by August inflation data due next week. Waller says if inflation comes in hot, he'd consider a rate hike. Waller said this in remarks prepared for an event hosted by Reuters. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Rate Rise in Play as Fed Officials Await Inflation Data

Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, sounded optimistic about inflation’s trajectory but indicated he would support higher rates if progress does not continue.

By Colby Smith

U.S. Dollar Declines as Fed’s Williams Signal No Urgency to Hike Rates - WSJ

U.S. Dollar Declines as Fed’s Williams Signal No Urgency to Hike Rates  WSJ

Fed’s Chris Waller ‘inclined’ to keep rates on hold

Markets have been betting on a rise following Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech

Fed Governor Waller indicates he will support holding rates steady at September meeting

In remarks that seem to contrast with statements last week from Chairman Kevin Warsh, Waller expressed confidence in the current inflation trends.

Fed's Waller open to leaving rates unchanged this month if inflation cools

Fed’s Waller Says September Rate Decision Hinges on August CPI

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said his next decision on interest rates will be “heavily influenced” by August inflation data due next week, adding it may not take much to nudge him toward supporting a rate hike at the Fed’s upcoming policy meeting.

By Enda Curran

Fed's Waller Pushed Rate-Hike Hopes Lower After Stating The Obvious

Fed's Waller Pushed Rate-Hike Hopes Lower After Stating The Obvious A top Federal Reserve official said he would be “inclined” to keep interest rates on hold, highlighting divisions among the US central bank’s governors as they prepare for a crucial vote this month. Outspoken Fed Governor Chris Waller clarified this morning what many knew... that he would support holding rates steady at the central bank's meeting in two weeks if August inflation data continue the recent progress...

By Tyler Durden