https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-waller-says-he-d-back-holding-rates-if-august-inflation-data-support-itContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-waller-says-he-d-back-holding-rates-if-august-inflation-data-support-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-waller-says-he-d-back-holding-rates-if-august-inflation-data-support-it#u63606Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:11:23 +0000Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 following comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller. Waller indicated that cooling inflation may justify keeping interest rates unchanged during the September meeting. This development follows August payroll data that showed 162,000 new jobs, surpassing previous forecasts. Investors are currently monitoring core inflation, which has dropped from 4.76% to 3.05% over three months, as they await further Consumer Price Index data to determine the Federal Reserve's next move.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve's interest rate policy directly aff https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-waller-says-he-d-back-holding-rates-if-august-inflation-data-support-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-waller-says-he-d-back-holding-rates-if-august-inflation-data-support-it#u58372Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:46:26 +0000Donald Trump has threatened to block trade with countries running surpluses with the U.S. unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. This pressure coincides with August payroll data showing 162,000 new jobs, a figure that far exceeded forecasts. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller previously stated he would support holding rates steady in September if August inflation data justifies the move. Market volatility persists as investors await Consumer Price Index data and monitor a weaker U.S. dollar and softer yields.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve is balancing unexpected job growth https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-waller-says-he-d-back-holding-rates-if-august-inflation-data-support-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-waller-says-he-d-back-holding-rates-if-august-inflation-data-support-it#u57600Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:48:24 +0000Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated he would support keeping interest rates unchanged at the September meeting if August inflation data justifies the move. While some Fed officials have opened the door to holding rates steady, other reports suggest a rate rise remains a possibility. Waller also noted that the safety premium for Treasuries has vanished, a factor he says is pushing the neutral rate higher. The central bank is currently awaiting upcoming inflation metrics to determine its next policy step.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve adjusts interest rates to balance inflat