Fed Governor Christopher Waller Signals Potential Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns from Iran War

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller indicated a potential shift toward higher interest rates due to ongoing inflation risks stemming from the Iran War, contradicting earlier market expectations of rate cuts in 2026. His comments have increased traders' bets for future hikes and caused bond yields to rise.

By Mary Helen Gillespie Sat, May 23, 2026 at 7:33 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Fed Governor Christopher Waller Signals Potential Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns from Iran War

Topics: Federal Reserve inflation risks interest rate hikes Iran War

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