Christopher Waller
Judy Shelton on gold, tariffs and where the Fed went wrong
The potential successor to Jerome Powell discusses why she thinks the Fed is too powerful, why her stance on gold is not a ‘crank’ position, and why she feels events have vindicated her and president Trump on the need for rate cuts
Waller is latest Fed governor to sound warning over tariffs
Board member says effect on growth and jobs likely significant, but inflationary hit could be transitory
Bowman’s ascent sparks office intrigue at the Fed
Trump’s vice-chair for supervision pick is said to have a prickly relationship with Powell
Fed governors differ on best way to deal with Trump uncertainty
Waller says monetary policy can’t be “put on hold”, but Bowman calls for wait-and-see approach
Stablecoins can bolster dollar’s international role, says Waller
Fed governor also warns against domestic and international regulatory fragmentation
Barr’s Fed exit likely to delay, but not destroy, Basel III
Market risk, op risk and leverage ratio all in the sights of Barr’s potential successors
Fed board members pledge caution in cutting rates
Governors say unemployment and inflation risks are roughly in balance
FOMC members signal rate cut
Waller, Bostic, Daly, Schmid, Goolsbee and Williams speak towards balancing both sides of dual mandate
Two Fed governors say there is no need for rapid rate cuts
Cook and Waller call for caution but welcome some labour market developments
Fed governor says rate cuts shouldn’t be rushed
Christopher Waller argues that US economy is strongly positioned
Fed governor bolsters hopes for rate cuts in 2024
Strong state of US economy means there is no need to rush, argues Christopher Waller