Traders move closer to 50% chance of May rate cut

Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation holds up, Waller says
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.
Fed's Waller Expects Milder Inflation, More Rate Cuts
It is too soon to declare an end to the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts, governor Christopher Waller said in remarks prepared for delivery Wednesday at a conference in France. Waller said he expects inflation to continue declining toward the central bank’s 2% goal this year,
Traders move closer to 50% chance of May rate cut after comments by Fed's Waller
Fed-funds futures traders inched closer to an almost 50% chance that the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate by May, after Fed governor Christopher Waller told CNBC he sees a possibility of three to four reductions this year.
Fed's Christopher Waller Supports Rate Cuts Despite Trump Tariff Concerns
Fed's Christopher Waller signaled that he supports cutting interest rates, despite high inflation and Trump's tariff concerns.
Dow Set to Open Up Amid Hope for Fed Rate Cuts
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are rising in premarket trading Friday on the last day of Joe Biden's presidency as the stock market braces for change under Donald Trump.
Fed’s Waller Says Fresh Rate Cuts Possible in First Half of 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the US central bank could lower interest rates again in the first half of 2025 if inflation data continues to be favorable.
Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025
Fed Governor Christopher Waller told CNBC on Thursday that the central bank could lower interest rates multiple times this year if inflation eases as he is expecting. "As long as the data comes in good on inflation or continues on that path,
Fed's Waller: Rates could fall in the first half of the year if data stays on trend
Christopher Waller, Federal Reserve governor, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the recent spate of economic data and the picture it's painting for the Federal Reserve governor.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq turn positive
The S&P 500 turned positive in late morning trade on hopes that more rate cuts from the Federal Reserve might still on the table for 2025. Fed governor Christopher Waller said he sees potential for up ...
Stock market today: Indexes close lower as tech stocks tumble
Indexes closed lower on Thursday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq falling almost 1%, led by a slide in mega-cap tech stocks like ...
Stock Market Today: Dow Slips; Investors Dig Into More Bank Earnings
Bank of America and Morgan Stanley earnings are out. Follow along for live updates on stocks, bonds and other markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.
Treasury yields end at lowest levels in weeks after Waller's rate-cut remarks
U.S. government debt rallied for a third session on Thursday, pushing yields to their lowest closing levels in weeks, after Fed governor Christopher Waller opened the door to the possibility of three ...
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Stocks Churn After Rally as Yields Fall on Waller: Markets Wrap
Stocks struggled to make headway after a solid rally, while bond yields dropped on dovish remarks from Federal Reserve ...