According to Reuters, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that if upcoming data confirms that inflationary pressures are cooling, he is inclined to support keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 3.50%-3.75% range at the Fed's September 15-16 policy meeting. However, he also warned that rate hikes remain on the table, noting that the current policy rate only imposes a 'mild restraint' on overall demand, and even a slight acceleration in inflation could prompt him to support further tightening. If inflation data runs too hot, he would consider backing a 25 basis point rate hike. Waller pointed out that U.S. inflation is still significantly above the 2% target but is making slow and steady progress. He believes that rising energy prices and tariffs are unlikely to become persistent drivers of price increases but emphasized the need to remain vigilant about energy price volatility, price pressures on tech products driven by AI infrastructure development, and potential inflationary risks from tariff hikes. https://www.(wublock123.com)/news/news-67761