Fed’s Waller Says Fresh Rate Cuts Possible in First Half of 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the US central bank could lower interest rates again in the first half of 2025 if inflation data continues to be favorable.
Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
Outside of a U.S. President bending norms, the Fed also faces challenges in achieving its economic objectives. Inflation remains above its 2% target: Its preferred measure is at 2.4%, though core prices — considered a better gauge of where inflation is headed — rose 2.8% in November from a year ago.
Fed's Waller says rate cuts possible in H1 2025 if inflation behaves
With "inflation back to trend," Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday he sees the possibility of three or four interest-rate reductions in the first half of 2025, provided the "data cooperates.
Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025
Fed Governor Christopher Waller told CNBC on Thursday that the central bank could lower interest rates multiple times this year if inflation eases as he is expecting. "As long as the data comes in good on inflation or continues on that path, then I can certainly see rate cuts happening sooner than maybe the markets are pricing in," he said.
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn
The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.
Fed’s Waller signals multiple rate cuts in 2025 as Bitcoin holds steady near $100K
Fed hints at multiple 2025 rate cuts as Bitcoin rallies above $99K after CPI data. Altcoins surge with Solana up 8% and XRP gaining 15%.
US Could Cut Interest Rates 3 Or 4 Times This Year: Fed Official
The US Federal Reserve could cut rates three or four times this year if inflation data cooperates, with a first cut possible before July, a senior bank official said Thursday.
US dollar firms against peers after Fed holds rates steady
The U.S. dollar was firmer against major currencies on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged as widely expected, but gave scant clues about further reductions in borrowing costs this year.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts amid rising inflation concerns
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday opted to hold interest rates steady amid rising inflation, ending a streak of lowering rates at its previous three meetings. After a two-day meeting of its monetary policy committee in Washington,
Dollar Rises Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
The dollar edged higher ahead of the Fed meeting, and XTB said while the central bank could defy expectations by sounding less cautious about the pace of future rate cuts, any dollar falls were likely to be limited,
Fed holds rates steady as inflationary threats loom
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday after three consecutive cuts since late last year. Why it matters: The Fed is halting rate cuts as inflation looks more persistent, with some officials worried Trump's economic agenda might further ignite price pressures.
Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation holds up, Waller says
Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates sooner and faster than ...
The Fed is about to run into an unstoppable force: Donald Trump
In its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to hit pause on rate cuts Wednesday.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
With healthy hiring and some progress on inflation, Fed official have said that the pace of rate cuts will slow this year.
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Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if inflation keeps cooling, key official predicts
Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the central bank to cut interest rates sooner and faster than expected, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday in ...
A trifecta of developments has flipped markets upside down this week
Stocks and bonds staged a turnaround this week as investors cheered a flurry of positive headlines that bolstered the case ...