Federal Reserve Officials Push for December Rate Cuts Amid Weak Labor Market
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller and newly appointed Governor Stephen Miran are advocating for a rate cut in December, citing concerns over a weakening labor market. Waller argues that the current employment situation justifies a 25 basis points cut, while Miran suggests a minimum of 25 basis points and even advocates for a more substantial 50 basis points reduction. Their calls come as firms report increasing layoffs and the economic data indicate a potential slowdown. This dovish stance has sparked debate within the Fed regarding monetary policy shifts, especially as some officials express that current policies are too restrictive.
CNBC, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Financial Times, Bloomberg.com, "Barrons", American Banker, TradingView, Econbrowser