# Christopher Waller

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-18**: Rate Decision Announcement — The Fed will announce whether it will cut, hold, or raise interest rates based on the data discussed by Waller.
- **2026-03-17**: FOMC Meeting Begins — The Federal Open Market Committee starts its two-day policy meeting to determine interest rates.
- **2026-03-06**: February Jobs Report — Expected release of key employment data that Waller identified as the primary decision catalyst.
- **2026-02-24**: Asia Markets Reopen — China and Japan markets reopen to a weaker dollar and renewed trade turmoil.
- **2026-02-23**: Waller Policy Signal — Governor Waller links the March rate decision to labor market performance during a speech in Washington.
- **2026-02-23**: EU Trade Delay — European Parliament decides to postpone a vote on the EU-U.S. trade deal.
- **2026-02-21**: Tariff Hike Announced — Trump announces increase of temporary tariffs from 10% to 15% following SCOTUS ruling.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Dollar Weakens as Supreme Court Ruling Sparks New Trump Tariff Threats
2026-02-24 03:07:36 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. dollar is under pressure following a Supreme Court ruling that limited President Trump's emergency tariff powers, triggering a retaliatory 15% blanket tariff hike. Global markets are bracing for renewed trade volatility as the administration targets key industrial sectors with national security duties.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/dollar-languishes-tariff-turmoil-scotus-ruling

### Fed’s Waller Ties March Rate Decision to Imminent Labor Market Data
2026-02-23 14:25:24 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that his support for an interest-rate cut at the March 17-18 meeting depends entirely on upcoming employment data. Speaking at a National Association for Business Economics event, Waller signaled a shift toward balancing the Fed's dual mandate as inflation risks stabilize.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/fed-waller-labor-market-rate-cut-march

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