Fed's Waller Sees Rate Cuts Possible in 1st Half of 2025

Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation trend holds up, Waller says
By Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates sooner and faster than expected, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday in comments that pushed against recent market moves that anticipate a shallower Fed rate path.
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IT LOOKS LIKE INFLATION IS GETTING BACK TO TREND; I HOPE IT CONTINUES. *FED’S WALLER: IF MORE DATA LIKE THIS, REASONABLE TO SEE RATE CUTS IN 1H :red_circle: FED'S WALLER: I DON'T THINK MARCH CAN BE RULED OUT FOR RATE CUT.
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Inflation should continue falling in 2025 and allow the U.S. Federal Reserve to further reduce interest rates, though at an uncertain pace, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Wednesday.
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