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Fed’s Waller says he ‘absolutely’ would defend US central bank’s independence
NEW YORK, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who is on the short list to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell next year, said on Wednesday he would “absolutely” defend the central bank‘s independence if it were challenged by a U.S. president. Waller, who is set to meet with President Donald Trump about […]
Federal Reserve’s Bowman says rate cut should be on table in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman on Monday said the central bank should consider cutting its key interest rate as soon as its next meeting in July, underscoring deep divisions among Fed officials as they endure sharp criticism from the White House. Bowman said that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have so far not caused the jump in inflation that […]
