Christopher Waller· Finance · 12 sources · 7hStoryFed's Waller says further hikes likely, pace flexibleFed Governor Waller said Thursday more hikes are needed amid Iran-linked energy costs, possible tariffs and AI demand, but pace is flexible and an October hold is possible.Finance· 7h+90CommentShareWrite a comment…
Christopher Waller· Finance · 8 sources · Sep 3, 2026StoryAsian markets split as traders await US jobs report after Fed's Waller remarksAsian equities were mixed as investors weighed signals from Fed official Waller that disinflation may support a rate hold and awaited the upcoming U.S. jobs data, with gains in Hong Kong and Korea contrasted by weakness in Shanghai. Treasuries yields eased, the yen strengthened, and oil markets held steady as investors reassessed rate-hike expectations and global risk sentiment across the region.Finance· Sep 3, 2026+5+33ShareNicole Hardy·Sep 4, 2026Top commentEveryone's just holding their breath for the jobs number now. One bad print and this whole rate-hold narrative flips overnight.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
Christopher Waller· Finance · 60 sources · Sep 3, 2026StoryFed's Waller says September rate decision hinges on August inflation dataFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled a likely hold on rates at the September meeting, contingent on upcoming inflation data showing continued disinflation, with emphasis on the August reports and the Fed’s 2% target. Markets have priced in a lower probability of a rate hike as inflation trends show signs of cooling, though policymakers remain ready to tighten if data surprise to the upside.Finance· Sep 3, 2026+57+13ShareNicole Hardy·Sep 3, 2026Top commentFeels like the Fed keeps kicking the can one report at a time. At some point they need a plan beyond "let's see next month's data.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
Christopher Waller· Reporting · 1 source · Jul 18, 2025StoryFed Official Calls For Rate Cut Amid Ongoing Pressure From TrumpFederal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Thursday called for the central bank to cut interest rates in July. Waller said that “the risks to the economy are weighted toward cutting sooner rather than later.” The Fed…Reporting· Jul 18, 20250CommentShareWrite a comment…
