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Fed's Waller Calls for Jul. Interest Rate Cut

Waller says he's willing to lead Fed if Trump asks, but no contact so far

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller, an advocate for an immediate interest rate cut, said on Friday he would accept the job as head of the U.S. central bank if asked by President Donald Trump,

Associated Press News on MSN · 3d

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 harshly criticized by the White House for delaying rate cuts.

The New York Times · 3d

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.

Fed, Jerome Powell and Trump

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 22h

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.

Inc.com · 7h

A Top Fed Official Is Ready to Dissent Against Jerome Powell

In a bold and unusually direct speech to close out last week, Fed Governor Christopher Waller laid out the case for an immediate rate cut. He made it clear that he’s prepared to vote for it before the end of the month, even if others aren’t.

MSNBC · 1d

A disaster for working Americans: Trump’s attacks on Fed chair Jerome Powell risk tanking the dollar

Donald Trump’s attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell threaten far more than one man’s job—they endanger the entire U.S. and global economy. The Fed was intentionally designed to operate independently of political pressure,

6hon MSN

Why Trump’s next Fed chair may not deliver the interest-rate cuts investors expect

Trump wants to replace Jerome Powell with a Fed chair who will do what he wants. But that still may not produce the steep ...

Independent Journal Review11h

Fed Official Calls For Rate Cut Amid Ongoing Pressure From Trump

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Thursday called for the central bank to cut interest rates in July. Waller said ...

1don MSN

The Trump-Powell feud keeps heating up. Meet the betting markets' top picks to replace the Fed chief.

Four potential Powell replacements have been shortlisted by the betting market. Here's who's in the running to be the next ...

3don 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 ...

Waller Says He Would Accept the Fed’s Top Job, If Offered

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller, a Trump appointee from the president’s first term and a contender to succeed Jerome Powell as chair, said he would accept the top job if offered. “If ...

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