Waller says Fed shouldn't 'fight the last war' on inflation but warns hikes still possible
Fed Governor Christopher Waller warns that interest rate hikes remain a possibility if inflation fails to improve.
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has stated that the Fed may need to raise rates to tame core inflation. While Waller cautioned that the Fed should not "fight the last war" on inflation, he signaled a readiness to increase rates soon if high inflation persists.
Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Bloomberg emphasizes Waller's openness to further hikes. CNBC reports his specific warning against outdated approaches to inflation management.
Attention is now on the upcoming CPI report, which Barron's notes Waller is watching to determine if rate hikes are necessary.
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Waller says Fed shouldn't 'fight the last war' on inflation but warns hikes still possible CNBC · 91d ago broke it first
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What is Christopher Waller's current stance on interest rates?
Waller believes rate hikes may be needed to tame core inflation if conditions do not improve.
What specific data is Waller monitoring?
According to Barron's, Waller is watching the CPI report.
What phrase did Waller use regarding the Fed's approach to inflation?
He stated that the Fed should not "fight the last war" on inflation.
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