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Waller faces challenges even before taking office, with colleagues questioning whether soaring oil prices will make it difficult for him to fulfill Trump's rate-cutting ambitions.

Waller faces challenges even before taking office, with colleagues questioning whether soaring oil prices will make it difficult for him to fulfill Trump's rate-cutting ambitions.

华尔街见闻华尔街见闻2026/03/03 18:17
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Most Federal Reserve officials believe that, given inflation remains high and the labor market appears to be stabilizing, there is no urgent reason to rush further interest rate cuts. The largest oil price increase in four years, triggered by renewed conflict in the Middle East, will only further reinforce their cautious stance. Some policymakers have expressed doubts about the arguments behind Waller's vision for rate cuts—centered on a technological revolution bringing low inflation and economic prosperity—as well as his commitment to shrinking the Federal Reserve's balance sheet. Currently, the Senate has not scheduled a hearing regarding Waller's nomination qualifications. Related articles: Waller faces numerous challenges before taking office, with colleagues questioning whether surging oil prices will make it difficult for him to fulfill Trump's dream of rate cuts.
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