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Fed's Waller Calls for Jul. Interest Rate Cut

Fed's Waller wants July interest rate cut amid rising growth, job market risks

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Trump Is Poised to Grab Control of the Fed Next Year

President Donald Trump wants the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates by three percentage points, a massive cut that could push borrowing costs back to pandemic lows. With two seats at the Fed ...

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Fed's Kugler backs holding rates, citing goods inflation from tariffs

Rising tariff-related price pressures justify keeping interest rates on hold for now, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler ...

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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 ...

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How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision

A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of ...

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