Fed Governor Waller Says He Will Be 'Inclined' To Keep Rates Unchanged If Inflation Data Doesn't Surprise

Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he's leaning toward keeping interest rates steady at the next central bank meeting in mid-September. (Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he's leaning toward keeping interest rates steady at the next central bank meeting in mid-September.

Speaking to Reuters, he noted that inflation is "meaningfully above" the Fed's 2% target, but claimed that current trends "suggest we are finally seeing some signs of disinflation."