Fed's Christopher Waller mulls bigger rate cut if economy weakens

'Eagerness' for a cut

Linus Uhlig
clock • 2 min read

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller has revealed he is considering voting for a cut of more than 25 basis points in September, should data indicate a weakening US economy.

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