Fed’s Waller opens door to half-point rate hike in December

First reported by CryptoSlate at Tue 10:09 AM · 5 outlets in all

1. The Hill31hFed’s Waller opens door to half-point rate hike in DecemberChristopher Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve board of governors, said Tuesday he may support a half-point interest rate hike next month depending on what economic data indicates. During the Bank of England Watchers’ Conference, Waller said that “even if” inflation data for October is an improvement over September, he is “leaning toward” supporting…
2. Yahoo Finance31hFed’s Waller opens door to half-point rate hike in December
3. Cointelegraph34hHot US inflation raises odds of half-point Fed hike in DecemberUS inflation came in above forecasts in October, increasing expectations of a bigger rate hike in December and raising concerns for crypto investors.
4. Crypto Briefing35hFed’s Waller fuels debate on larger rate hike after high inflation dataWaller's comments may signal a shift in Fed policy, impacting Treasury yields, the dollar, and market expectations for future rate hikes.
5. CryptoSlate35hSlower US inflation leaves Waller’s half-point December hike in playCore CPI was unchanged at 0.3% for a third month, matching the approximate level in Waller's conditional December policy discussion before the release.