(Washington) One of the governors of the American central bank (Fed) on Wednesday expressed support for a slower rate hike at the next meeting in mid-December, citing an increase of half a percentage point , against three-quarters of a point at the last meetings.
Unemployment and inflation figures released in recent weeks, which showed signs of easing inflationary pressures, “made me more comfortable with the idea of slowing down to a 50 basis point hike” , or half a percentage point, said Christopher Waller during a speech in Phoenix (Arizona).
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