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Fed Governor Waller says inflation softening faster than he expected put him in half-point-cut camp

Last updated: September 20, 2024 3:52 pm
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller made headlines this week by supporting a half percentage point rate cut at the latest Fed meeting. Waller cited the rapid decline in inflation as the main reason for his decision, stating that core inflation has been running below the Fed’s target of 2% for the past four months.

In an interview with CNBC, Waller pointed to recent data on consumer and producer prices, which showed core inflation excluding food and energy at below 1.8%. This unexpected softening of inflation pushed Waller to advocate for a more aggressive rate cut of 50 basis points, rather than the anticipated 25 basis points.

The Fed’s decision to cut rates by half a percentage point brought the key borrowing rate down to a range between 4.75% to 5%. Waller emphasized that the Fed has room to maneuver and hinted at the possibility of further rate cuts in the future to support the softening labor market.

However, not all Fed officials were in agreement with Waller’s stance. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman was the sole member to vote against the reduction, preferring a smaller quarter percentage point cut. Bowman expressed concerns about prematurely declaring victory on the Fed’s price stability mandate, given that core inflation remains around or above 2.5%.

Looking ahead, Waller highlighted the importance of data-driven decisions, with the future path of rates depending on economic indicators. Market expectations also shifted following Waller’s comments, with traders now pricing in a 50-50 chance of another half percentage point reduction at the next Fed meeting.

Chair Jerome Powell is set to receive another look at inflation data next week when the Commerce Department releases the August report on the personal consumption expenditures price index. The Fed’s economists expect inflation to be running at a 2.2% annual pace, down from 3.3% a year ago.

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In conclusion, Waller’s unexpected support for a more aggressive rate cut reflects the evolving economic landscape and the Fed’s commitment to achieving its inflation target. The future path of rates will likely be determined by incoming data, with the Fed remaining flexible in its approach to monetary policy.

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