Fed's Waller Sees Rate Cuts Possible in 1st Half of 2025

Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation holds up, Waller says
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Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation trend holds up, Waller says
By Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) -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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