# Christopher Waller

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-18**: Rate Decision — Official announcement of interest rate changes and economic projections.
- **2026-03-17**: FOMC Meeting Begins — Federal Reserve officials convene for two-day policy deliberations.
- **2026-03-06**: Jobs Report — Anticipated release of U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls and unemployment data.
- **2026-02-23**: Waller Speech — Governor Waller links March rate cut to labor market data at NABE event.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Bitcoin +4.8%, XRP +9.3% as Waller Eases Fed Rate Hike Fears
2026-09-04 01:06:28 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Bitcoin and XRP rallied sharply after Fed Governor Waller indicated rates could stay unchanged if August inflation looks favorable. The macro-driven move reversed earlier oil-spike losses but remains vulnerable to upcoming jobs and inflation prints.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/bitcoin-xrp-rally-fed-waller-sept-2026

### Fed’s Waller Ties March Rate Decision to Labor Data as Crypto Markets Brace
2026-02-23 14:26:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has signaled that the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates at the March 17-18 meeting will depend entirely on upcoming labor-market data. This data-dependent stance introduces new volatility for risk assets as the market shifts its focus from inflation metrics to employment figures.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/fed-waller-march-rate-cut-labor-market-crypto

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