The Latest Breaking News from Christopher Waller

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Rise, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.26%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.34% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors boosted their expectations for how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

Barchart · Sep 8, 2025

The price of gold could hit $5,000 if Trump keeps meddling with the Fed, Goldman Sachs says

“Gold is a store of value that doesn’t rely on institutional trust,” Samantha Dart says.

Fortune · Sep 4, 2025

What would the Fed do in a tie vote? It's not clear, and the Bank of England had to break a deadlock this month

There have been three occasions when a vote on the FOMC passed by a one-vote majority, though the last time it occurred was in 1973.

Fortune · Aug 30, 2025

Stocks Decline on Weakness in Tech Stocks and Sticky Inflation Pressures

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.92%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.46%, and September...

Barchart · Aug 29, 2025

Stock Index Futures Slip With Focus on U.S. PCE Inflation Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.27%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.47% this morning as investors trimmed risk ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge, which could offer more insight into the interest-rate outlook.

Barchart · Aug 29, 2025

Christopher Waller Supports 25 Bps September Cut After Dissenting For Same In July: Economist Asks Why Not 50 Bps This Time?

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled strong support for a 25 basis point interest rate cut at the central bank’s upcoming September meeting, reiterating a position he favored in July.

Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025

Investors are salivating over rate cuts as Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook opens the door for a GOP Fed majority: ‘This is very positive’

It’s more important to have a dovish Fed than an independent one, investor Jay Hatfield told Fortune.

Fortune · Aug 26, 2025

House panel says it will examine allegations against Fed's Cook - Roll Call

President Trump's firing of a Fed governor comes amid wider scrutiny of the central bank, including by a House Financial Services task force.

Roll Call · Aug 26, 2025

Global selloff in the markets: Investors got a look at a world where the dollar isn’t a reliable reserve currency and decided they didn’t like it

Some hopes emerged as investors focused on the Fed’s institutional strength.

Fortune · Aug 26, 2025

Trump Mocks Biden's Fed Board After Powell's Jackson Hole Speech, Labels Chair 'Too Late,' Puts Red X On Cook As President Teases Top Successor

President Donald Trump escalated his Federal Reserve confrontation Friday, threatening to fire Governor Lisa Cook while mocking Chair Jerome Powell as “Too Late” in a Truth Social post that divided Fed board members into opposing camps.

Benzinga · Aug 23, 2025