Federal Reserve’s Mixed Signals on Rate Cuts Highlight Conflicts in Economic Strategy

As America faces mounting economic uncertainty, the Federal Reserve—a cornerstone of our national financial stability—finds itself divided at a critical juncture. Christopher Waller, a Trump-appointed Fed board member, has stepped forward with a clear call: cut interest rates now to protect American workers and families from an economic slowdown that threatens job security. Why Is the Fed Still Hesitant When Signs Point to Slowing Growth? Waller’s warning is blunt. Consumer spending is faltering, and job gains are cooling. He warns that delaying action risks derailing the Fed’s professed mission of maximum employment. Yet Chair Jerome Powell continues to hold back...