Watch Fed Governor Christopher Waller speak on interest rates and the race to succeed Powell

Fed chair contender Christopher Waller says weak jobs data is strengthening the case for more rate cuts: ‘AI is stalling hiring'

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Waller says he 'absolutely' would defend central bank's independence

NEW YORK — Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who is on the short list to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell next year, said on Wednesday he would "absolutely" defend the central bank's independence if it were challenged by a U.S.…

Watch Fed Governor Christopher Waller speak on interest rates and the race to succeed Powell

Waller is one of the five finalists considered for to replace Fed Chairman Jerome Powell when his term expires in May.

Fed’s Waller Jumps to Second Place After Signaling as Much As 4 Potential Rate Cuts: Dec. 17, 2025

Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s chances of becoming the next Chair of the institution soared to 30% after he stated that labor trends were very soft and that the central bank’s current benchmark is as much as a percent above neutral.