Christopher Waller

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has expressed her support for a potential interest rate cut in July, provided that inflation remains subdued. What Happened:  Bowman, during a speech in Prague, suggested that an interest rate cut at the upcoming July meeting would be appropriate...

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned that tariff-induced inflation could temporarily push prices higher while signaling potential rate cuts later in 2025, contingent on trade policy clarity and economic stability. What Happened: Speaking at the Bank of Korea International Conference...

Major U.S. indices are little-changed in Tuesday's midday trading as investors monitor recent geopolitical developments and anticipate the release of the latest FOMC minutes on Wednesday. U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday to begin peace negotiations, marking their first high-...

Banks reporting fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday will take center stage, with investors watching closely for insights on the health of the U.S. economy. Traditionally seen as a barometer for broader economic performance, strong results from banks could set a positive tone for other sectors and...

The past week has been a whirlwind of economic insights and policy debates. From Jeff Bezos challenging Elon Musk‘s cost-cutting strategies to Donald Trump‘s tariff plans stirring up potential trade wars, the financial world is buzzing. Meanwhile, the Federal...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell painted a rosy picture of the U.S. economy ahead of key jobs data due Friday. The strength of the economy is allowing the Fed to be more cautious with interest rates. What Happened: Speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Powell stressed that...

On Monday, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated he is “leaning toward” supporting an interest rate cut at the central bank’s December meeting while acknowledging recent inflation data has raised concerns about price pressures stalling above the Fed’s 2%...

Market participants are almost fully pricing in a rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s Nov. 7 meeting as policymakers enter their customary pre-meeting blackout period, where officials abstain from public commentary leading up to the policy decision. Investors have further bolstered their rate-...

Wall Street is priming for a positive start on Friday after the major averages ended narrowly mixed in the previous session. Positive reaction to Netflix, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:NFLX) earnings could provide a lift to the tech space, given earnings news flow from the sector will likely start in...

U.S. stocks could get off to a mixed start on Monday after the averages posted weekly gains for a fifth straight week. The bond market is closed on account of Columbus Day, which is a federal holiday, but the stock market will trade during usual hours. The majority opinion among strategists hints...

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman defended her decision on Friday to withhold support for a 50-basis-point interest rate cut during this week’s Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting. Instead, Bowman advocated for a more measured approach and was the lone vote for a 25-basis-...

Friday was a lackluster session on Wall Street, with major U.S. averages lingering in negative territory at midday trading in New York. This session coincided with the simultaneous expiration of a large volume of options and futures contracts, commonly referred to as “triple witching.”...

The non-farm payrolls data is keeping traders on the tenterhook and the index futures point to a negative opening on Friday. The caveat here is the the market mood could quickly pivot to positivity if the job gain comes in line with expectations. Following the data, traders get to hear from two...

Wall Street appears on track to pause in the first trading session of the new week after the strong rebound from its Aug. 5 market collapse. The lack of any major trading catalysts makes it all the more complicated to determine the trading direction. The momentum is on the market’s side, as...

Sentiment will likely reverse course, with the index futures trading notably lower early Wednesday. The recent run-up ideally should render the mood cautious, and the caution may intensify as the first AI-levered chip company from across the Atlantic reported second-quarter results that were not...