# National Association for Business Economics

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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.
- **2026-02-23**: Waller Policy Signal — Governor Waller links the March rate decision to labor market performance during a speech in Washington.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 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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