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Fed Gov. Waller Makes the Case for Cutting Interest Rates in 2 Weeks
The speech comes as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on the Fed to lower borrowing costs. Trump has repeatedly attacked Powell and has floated firing and replacing him before his term ends in May 2026. Waller, a Trump appointee, is considered a top contender for the job in part because of his dovish stance on interest rates.
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.
Trump official criticizes Fed chief Jerome Powell for "ostentatious" office renovations, as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
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 greater potential for upside than downside as interest rates change, according to Vanguard.
Fed officials grow more outspoken—and split—over interest rate cuts
Some officials want a July cut to protect the labor market, while others want to wait because they anticipate more inflation coming.
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Fed's Waller Calls for July Interest Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said policymakers should cut interest rates this month to boost a job market that looks to be weakening.
Fed's Kugler: No rate cut for some time as tariffs pass through to prices
The U.S. Federal Reserve should not cut interest rates "for some time" as the impact of Trump administration tariffs begin passing through to consumer prices, with tight monetary policy needed to keep inflationary psychology in check,
Will mortgage rates fall after the July Fed meeting? Here's what experts expect
With the Federal Reserve's July meeting on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers and homeowners are wondering what it could mean for mortgage rates. After years of relatively high borrowing costs, even the slightest dip could open doors for those hoping to buy or refinance. But the path forward is far from clear.
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 economy has gotten weaker and is likely to stay weak for the rest of the year.
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