美联储州长瓦勒(Waller)敦促加快减速, 在内部分歧中挑战鲍威尔的谨慎立场。 Fed Governor Waller urges faster rate cuts, challenging Powell’s cautious stance amid internal disagreement.

美联储州长克里斯托弗·瓦勒(Christopher Waller)质疑主席鲍威尔(Jerome Powell)的说法, 即经济数据不明, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller challenged Chair Jerome Powell’s claim that unclear economic data creates a "fog," arguing it shouldn’t delay rate cuts. 华勒说美联储有足够的信息继续降低利率以支持增长, 认为现行政策限制性过强。 Speaking with FOX Business, Waller said the Fed has enough information to continue lowering interest rates to support growth, calling the current policy too restrictive. 他低估了通胀风险和最近的关税,同时对AI驱动的生产率增长表示乐观。 He downplayed inflation risks and recent tariffs, while expressing optimism about AI-driven productivity gains. 他的发言突显了国内对货币宽松速度的日益分歧,因为一些官员在混合经济信号下推动更快削减。 His remarks highlight growing internal disagreement over the pace of monetary easing, as some officials push for faster cuts amid mixed economic signals. 沃勒是被考虑接替鲍威尔担任美联储主席的五名决赛入围者之一。 Waller is one of five finalists being considered to succeed Powell as Fed chair.