Federal Reserve Board of Governors (Fed) member Christopher Waller reiterated his argument for why the Fed should cut interest rates earlier in July. In a speech at the Dallas Fed, Waller noted that the inflationary impact of tariffs would likely be short-lived and stated that a rate cut would not be politically motivated.
Fed Governor Waller is one of the favorites to replace Fed Chairman Jerome Powell in 2026.
Key Highlights
Tariffs raise prices once, and the central bank can anticipate that.
The impact of tariffs is not zero, but it is also not large.
Waller argued that a moderately tight policy rate could be lowered.
The unemployment rate is hovering around its long-term level.
Waller reiterated his argument for why a July rate cut is possible. (alg)
Source: FXstreet
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