Waller raises doubts about Fed rate hike this month
By The BriefBrief
Fed governor Christopher Waller argued strongly that the Federal Reserve should hold interest rates steady rather than raise them this month. The remarks add to uncertainty over whether the Fed will increase rates at its upcoming meeting.
WHO:Christopher Waller
WHAT:Fed governor Christopher Waller made a case for holding interest rates steady instead of raising them this month.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Waller urged the Fed to hold rates steady rather than raise them this month.
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