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Fed's Waller Calls for Jul. Interest Rate Cut

Fed's Waller wants July interest rate cut amid rising growth, job market risks

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday he continues to believe the U.S. central bank should cut interest rates at the end of this month amid mounting risks to the economy and the strong likelihood that tariff-induced inflation will not drive a persistent rise in price pressures.

The New York Times · 1d

Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure

Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait for the labor market to weaken to reduce interest rates.

The Washington Post · 2d

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, carving out a different view than that of Chair Jerome Powell, who has been h

Fed, Trump and Powell

Wall Street Journal · 49m

How Bessent Made the Case to Trump Against Firing Fed Chair Powell

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the president that ousting Jerome Powell entailed risks, including possible effects on the economy and potential legal and political obstacles.

CNN on MSN · 12h

Trump says Powell is costing the US a fortune by not lowering rates. But firing the Fed chair may not fix the issue

As part of his campaign to get rid of Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump has blamed the Federal Reserve chair for costing the country “hundreds of billions of dollars” by not slashing interest rates.

CNBC on MSN · 10h

Unraveling the legal, economic and market ramifications if Trump tries to fire Fed Chair Powell

Most people familiar with the situation say Powell would sue if Trump tries dumping him. Despite seemingly low chances of success, going after Powell still could serve a political purpose for Trump. Even if the Fed did cut rates,

1don MSN

One of Trump's top picks for Fed chair doubles down on rate cut demands

Governor Christopher Waller's comments come as tensions between Fed Chair Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump have ...

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)4d

How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision

A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of ...

1don MSN

Does the economy need a boost? Here’s an argument for an interest-rate cut.

One of the chief reasons the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates now, a top central banker argues, is because the ...

22hon MSN

Trump Is Poised to Grab Control of the Fed Next Year

President Donald Trump wants the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates by three percentage points, a massive cut that could push borrowing costs back to pandemic lows. With two seats at the Fed ...

1don MSN

Federal Reserve independence at risk from Trump's pressure campaign, J.P. Morgan warns

J.P. Morgan warned in a note that Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve and threats to fire Chair Powell could undercut ...

1don MSN

Here’s what interest-rate changes may mean for bond returns as traders watch Fed

The higher yields found in the bond market provide a bigger buffer against volatility compared with a few years ago — and ...

2don MSN

Fed’s Williams Says Rate Stance Remains ‘Entirely Appropriate’

John Williams, president of the New York Fed, suggested he is reluctant to support lowering interest rates ahead of the ...

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