Waller Weighs Supporting Fed Rate Pause if Labor Data Stabilize
WSJ·2026-02-23 13:11
Core Viewpoint - Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller suggests he may align with the majority of Fed officials in favor of maintaining interest rates if February labor market data indicates stability [1] Group 1 - Waller's comments reflect a potential consensus among Fed officials regarding interest rate policy [1] - The decision to hold interest rates will depend on the strength of the labor market as indicated by February data [1]