Fed Governor Waller sees December hike likely, opens door to possible half-point increase
- Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Tuesday backed a 25-basis-point rate hike at the December 9 meeting, warning that failing to follow through on expected increases would risk the central bank's credibility.
- October's consumer price index rose 0.4%, exceeding the 0.3% forecast and prompting officials to debate the pace of adjustments needed to reach the central bank's 2% inflation target.
- Markets immediately repriced the probability of a quarter-point December hike to 96.3%, while Bitcoin fell toward $74,080 and U.S. stock futures declined as investors adjusted portfolios.
- Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan indicated additional tightening may be necessary, signaling the Federal Reserve could accelerate its policy pace if incoming economic data confirms persistent inflation.
- Stubborn inflation could necessitate further rate increases into 2027 if energy costs and high-tech prices remain elevated, looming large over the critical Dec. 8-9 meeting.
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The US Federal Reserve may require further tightening of monetary policy to contain inflation, according to the president of the Boston Federal Reserve Bank, Susan Collins.
Bond Yields Surge as Fed Rate Hikes Loom
By Paul Goldberg — Senior Correspondent | Business Finance News NEW YORK, NY — (November 13, 2026) — Wall Street is facing a renewed wave of financial uncertainty after U.S. Treasury yields surged Thursday, November 12, as investors braced for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate increases amid stubborn inflation and growing concerns over the central bank's [...]
The dollar is maintaining its high levels against major currencies on expectations that the Fed may pursue stronger interest rate hikes. While pressure on the euro and Japanese yen continues, the sharp rise in US bond yields is supporting the dollar's trajectory.
In order to combat inflation, the central bank is likely to raise its key interest rate again. Even an aggressive step of 50 basis points is being discussed. Currently, the interest rate margin is between 3.75 and 4.0 percent.
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