Fed's Waller Favors a December Rate Increase, Says 50bp Should Be Considered
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller favors a rate increase in December but says a 50bp hike should be considered if October inflation remains elevated. He says further tightening is needed sooner rather than later, even if inflation improves as expected.
0940 GMT - Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller favors a 25bp interest-rate increase in December but says a 50bp hike should be considered if October inflation remains elevated. Even if inflation improves as he expects, Waller says further tightening is needed "sooner rather than later." If…