Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller backed a December interest rate increase
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Tuesday in London that he is leaning toward a 25-basis-point rate increase at the Federal Open Market Committee’s December meeting, even if October inflation improves. He said a 50-basis-point increase should be considered if inflation is substantially higher than he expects.
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Speaking at the Bank of England Watchers Conference, Waller warned that a smaller move in that higher-inflation scenario could put the Fed’s credibility at risk.
BigGo Finance reported that Waller identified an October core CPI increase of around 0.3% or higher month over month—similar to the previous two months—as a condition for stronger action. Demokratis reported that he supported the FOMC’s October decision to hold rates, provided the committee followed through on its communicated plans for further increases.
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