Core Viewpoint - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggests that if he were the Fed Chair, he would have halted quantitative easing (QE) earlier, indicating that the current state of the Fed's balance sheet is quite ideal [1] Group 1: Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet - Waller believes that the Fed's balance sheet will not remain static, as natural reserve demand will drive its expansion, with potential growth occurring within a month or a few months [1] - He anticipates no significant changes in fiscal stimulus measures next year [1] Group 2: Market Interest Rates - Waller notes that market interest rates are gradually rising, indicating that the Fed is nearing a state of reserve scarcity, while the neutral level of interest rates remains unclear [1] - The Fed cannot simply refrain from cutting rates due to inflation being above target for five consecutive years; more substantial justification is required [1] - If the job market shows signs of recovery, the necessity for "insurance rate cuts" will diminish [1]