Fed’s Waller Says Policy Still Restrictive, More Cuts Needed

Governor of the US Federal Reserve Christopher Waller

Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he dissented from officials’ decision this week to hold interest rates steady because economic data are signaling additional cuts are needed.

“Monetary policy is still restricting economic activity, and economic data make it clear to me further easing is needed,” Waller said Friday in a statement.