Fed Governor Waller Supports December Rate Hike and Possible 50-Basis-Point Increase
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has signaled support for an interest rate hike during the central bank's upcoming December meeting. He indicated a preference for a 25-basis-point increase, provided economic conditions align with current projections. Waller noted that a more aggressive 50-basis-point move remains a possibility depending on incoming inflation data. Specifically, if October core consumer price inflation rises by approximately 0.3% or higher, the Fed may consider a larger adjustment to curb inflationary pressures.
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