The US Federal Reserve could cut rates three or four times this year if inflation data cooperates, with a first cut possible before July, a senior bank official said Thursday.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he believes inflation will continue to cool toward the central bank’s 2% target, prompting his support for additional interest-rate cuts this year.

Fears of elevated interest rates dampened the mood on Wall Street at the start of this year–but cooling core inflation and dovish comments by Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller have given investors reason to feel a bit more cheerful this week.

At its December meeting, the FOMC lowered the federal funds rate to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Committee members also adjusted their median projection rate for the end of 2025 to 3.9%, up from a projected 3.4% in September.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he supported more interest rate cuts this year and didn't think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration ...

A top policymaker at the US Federal Reserve says that he still supports reducing interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs.

Stocks struggled to make headway after a solid rally, while bond yields dropped on dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller.

Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates sooner and faster than expected, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday in comments that pushed against recent market moves that anticipate a shallower Fed rate path.

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Former foreign minister Alexander Downer discusses the “real uncertainty” around Syria’s rule and which regime will come to power.