A hot inflation reading this week could mean a rate hike soon, Fed’s Waller says
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There is a chance the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates soon if inflation readings this week disappoint, Fed governor Christopher Waller said Monday.
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FED AT A CROSSROADS: RATE HIKE BACK ON THE TABLE
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) July 13, 2026
Fed Governor Christopher Waller warned that another hot core inflation reading could force policymakers to consider raising interest rates soon.
While the US economy remains resilient, persistent price pressures from tariffs,…
🚨 NEXT WEEK’S DATA COULD DIRECTLY INFLUENCE THE FED’S RATE PATH.
— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) July 12, 2026
Five straight days of major U.S. economic events are on deck.
• Monday: Fed Governor Christopher Waller speaks.
• Tuesday: U.S. CPI inflation.
• Wednesday: U.S. PPI and the Fed’s Beige Book.
• Thursday:… pic.twitter.com/XlIYyWW1aY
BREAKING: 🚨 Gold, Silver & Bitcoin in FREEFALL...
— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) July 13, 2026
Fed Governor Waller signaled the Fed could raise interest rates as early as this month if tomorrow's CPI report comes in hotter than expected.
All eyes are now on tomorrow's inflation data. pic.twitter.com/4wXGtCw6qE
Fed governor Chris Waller says a rate hike should be on the table if this week's inflation data come in hot, his clearest signal yet he could back a July move.
— Nick Timiraos (@NickTimiraos) July 13, 2026
He lays out what he says is a “credible case” to hold steady if inflation cooperates but pairs it with this warning…
Waller was way more dovish when he wanted to be Fed Chair 🥹
— Le Shrub🌳 (@agnostoxxx) July 13, 2026
*FED’S WALLER: FOMC MAY NEED TO CONSIDER NEAR-TERM RATE HIKES pic.twitter.com/WrWrPolTWh