“Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option,” Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said.

“Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option,” Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said.

The Fed governor said inflation has expanded beyond the often-cited drivers such as the energy price spike in tariffs.

Waller suggests inflation could reach 2% without rate hikes. Rate hike in 2026 at 66% YES.

Waller says oil-driven inflation fears have eased, signaling a dovish Fed outlook. No change in rates after July 2026 at 59.5% YES.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signalled that interest rates may need to rise in the near term if inflation remains elevated. He warned that broadening price…

Waller says no forward guidance from the Fed amid inflation and geopolitical tensions. No rate change after July 2026 at 63% YES.

Waller warns Fed may raise rates if inflation stays high. Rate hike by September 2026 at 56% YES.

Waller says current economic conditions are unsuitable for forward guidance. No change in rates after July 2026 at 63% YES.

Waller signals potential rate hikes if inflation stays high. Fed rate hike in 2026 at 74.5% YES.

Waller signals no immediate rate hikes amid 4% inflation. No change in rates after October 2026 at 69% YES.

Waller criticizes vague inflation targeting, favoring a structured approach. Fed rate hike in 2026 at 73.5% YES.

Waller proposes a broader 1.5%-2.5% inflation target, suggesting less urgency for rate hikes. Rate hike by October 2026 at 66.5% YES.

The U.S. central bank should stand ready to hike interest rates in the near-term if inflation remains above target, the bank's top official said...

Fed governor warns of potential rate hikes if inflation stays high. No change in rates after July 2026 at 65.5% YES.

Fed Governor Waller warns rate hikes may return if core PCE inflation stays elevated at 3.3%, sending Bitcoin and risk assets lower ahead of September FOMC.

Waller's speech raises expectations for a rate hike due to inflation concerns. Rate hike by October 2026 at 65% YES.

Fed Governor Waller warns of potential rate hikes if inflation persists, emphasizing vigilance in monetary policy amidst resilient economic indicators.