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Waller Says August CPI Is Key to a Rate Decision

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 03 September 2026, 13:06 UTC 1 min read
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said his next decision on interest rates will be “heavily influenced” by August inflation data due next week. Waller says if inflation comes in hot, he'd consider a rate hike. Waller said this in remarks prepared for an event hosted by Reuters.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said his next decision on interest rates will be “heavily influenced” by August inflation data due next week. Waller says if inflation comes in hot, he'd consider a rate hike. Waller said this in remarks prepared for an event hosted by Reuters. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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