Daily Market Updates: Waller strengthens case for the Fed to hold rates steady

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Waller strengthens case for the Fed to hold rates steady

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MarketWatch reports that Fed governor Christopher Waller argued for the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged.

The comments add to growing uncertainty about whether the central bank would raise rates during the current month.

According to MarketWatch, Waller’s stance centered on the case for holding steady rather than moving rates higher this month.

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MarketWatchNew doubts emerge about whether Fed will raise interest rates this month

MarketWatchNew doubts emerge about whether Fed will raise interest rates this month

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