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September 3, 2026
Waller Emphasizes Upcoming Inflation Report's Impact on Interest Rate Decision
- Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated that the upcoming August inflation report, due on September 11, will significantly influence his decision on interest rates.
- Waller mentioned that if inflation remains low, he would favor keeping rates unchanged, but a high inflation report could lead him to support a rate hike.
- Market expectations for a rate increase have fluctuated, with Wall Street investors increasing bets on a hike following recent comments from other Fed officials.
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- Fed Governor Waller indicates he will support holding rates steady at September meetingSep 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM · CNBC
- Rate Rise in Play as Fed Officials Await Inflation DataSep 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM · NYT
- Rate Rise in Play as Fed Officials Await Inflation DataSep 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM · NYT
- The Fed's Waller says inflation report next week is pivotal in making the call on raising ratesSep 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM · AP