Waller says Fed shouldn't 'fight the last war' on inflation but warns hikes still possible
Fed Governor Christopher Waller warns that interest rate hikes remain a possibility if inflation does not improve.
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has indicated that the central bank may need to raise rates to address core inflation. While Waller suggests the Fed should not 'fight the last war' on inflation, he maintains a readiness to implement hikes if inflation remains high.
Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, The New York Times, and Barron's emphasizes Waller's warnings regarding higher rates. Reports highlight his focus on the necessity of taming core inflation to determine future policy moves.
Attention is now on the upcoming CPI report, which Waller is monitoring to determine if rate hikes are required.
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Quick answers
What is Christopher Waller's stance on rate hikes?
Waller warns that hikes are still possible if inflation does not improve or stays high.
What specific data is Waller monitoring?
Waller is watching the CPI report to see if rate hikes are needed.
What is the objective of potential rate increases?
According to Bloomberg, rate hikes may be needed to tame core inflation.
Coverage (11)
- Fed's Waller warns rate hike possible, urges caution on inflation qz.com · 1d ago
- Fed's Waller says rate hike may be needed if core inflation stays hot Reuters · 1d ago
- 💬 Money Quote: Fed Governor Waller on Inflation WSJ · 1d ago
- Fed governor warns of possible interest-rate hikes if inflation comes in hot this week New York Post · 1d ago
- Live updates: Bitcoin slips below $63,000 in an Asian-session leverage flush CoinDesk · 1d ago
- Top Federal Reserve official warns ‘hot’ inflation could trigger rate rise Financial Times · 1d ago
- Waller Signals Readiness to Raise Rates Soon if Inflation Doesn’t Improve WSJ · 1d ago
- Waller Says He’s Watching CPI Report to See If Rate Hikes Needed Barron's · 1d ago
- Waller Says Fed May Need to Raise Rates to Tame Core Inflation Bloomberg.com · 1d ago
- The Fed’s Christopher Waller Warns of Higher Rates Soon if Inflation Stays High The New York Times · 1d ago
- Waller says Fed shouldn't 'fight the last war' on inflation but warns hikes still possible CNBC · 1d ago
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