Christopher Waller

Donald Trump is reportedly ready to announce the next Federal Reserve Chair as early as next week. Ahead of the announcement, the betting market is buzzing. During an interview with CNBC, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said that Trump may reach a decision "maybe as soon as next week."...

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, building on Friday’s gains. Optimism is fueled by New York Fed President John Williams‘ suggestion that a December rate cut remains possible. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.44% to 46,448.27, the S&P 500 added 1.5% to 6,705.12, and the...

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggested the central bank may need to cut rates by as much as 125 basis points to reach a more neutral policy stance, citing signs of disinflation and softening labor demand. ‘125 Basis Points’ To Reach Neutral On Thursday, Waller said the...

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran's dissent during Wednesday's FOMC meeting has drawn mixed reactions from economists and politicians alike. Trump’s ‘Sock Puppet’ At The Fed Miran, who serves as the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, was only appointed to the central...

Economist Larry Kudlow predicts President Donald Trump will make big moves at the Federal Reserve when Chairman Jerome Powell steps down. What Happened: Kudlow, who served as Director of the National Economic Council from 2018 to 2021 under Trump, shared his view on the independence of the Federal...

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is now seen as the frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed chair, according to sources close to the Trump team. GLD ETF is moving fast. Check live prices here. The pick reflects a growing divide inside the Federal Reserve and Trump's clear...

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has expressed her support for a potential interest rate cut in July, provided that inflation remains subdued. What Happened:  Bowman, during a speech in Prague, suggested that an interest rate cut at the upcoming July meeting would be appropriate...

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned that tariff-induced inflation could temporarily push prices higher while signaling potential rate cuts later in 2025, contingent on trade policy clarity and economic stability. What Happened: Speaking at the Bank of Korea International Conference...

Major U.S. indices are little-changed in Tuesday's midday trading as investors monitor recent geopolitical developments and anticipate the release of the latest FOMC minutes on Wednesday. U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday to begin peace negotiations, marking their first high-...

Banks reporting fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday will take center stage, with investors watching closely for insights on the health of the U.S. economy. Traditionally seen as a barometer for broader economic performance, strong results from banks could set a positive tone for other sectors and...

The past week has been a whirlwind of economic insights and policy debates. From Jeff Bezos challenging Elon Musk‘s cost-cutting strategies to Donald Trump‘s tariff plans stirring up potential trade wars, the financial world is buzzing. Meanwhile, the Federal...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell painted a rosy picture of the U.S. economy ahead of key jobs data due Friday. The strength of the economy is allowing the Fed to be more cautious with interest rates. What Happened: Speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Powell stressed that...

On Monday, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated he is “leaning toward” supporting an interest rate cut at the central bank’s December meeting while acknowledging recent inflation data has raised concerns about price pressures stalling above the Fed’s 2%...

Market participants are almost fully pricing in a rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s Nov. 7 meeting as policymakers enter their customary pre-meeting blackout period, where officials abstain from public commentary leading up to the policy decision. Investors have further bolstered their rate-...

Wall Street is priming for a positive start on Friday after the major averages ended narrowly mixed in the previous session. Positive reaction to Netflix, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:NFLX) earnings could provide a lift to the tech space, given earnings news flow from the sector will likely start in...