Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
Rate Decision Announcement
The Fed will announce whether it will cut, hold, or raise interest rates based on the data discussed by Waller.
Rate Decision
Official announcement of interest rate changes and economic projections.
Rate Decision
The Fed announces its decision on whether to cut, hold, or raise interest rates.
FOMC Meeting Begins
The Federal Open Market Committee starts its two-day policy meeting to determine interest rates.
FOMC Meeting Begins
Federal Reserve officials convene for two-day policy deliberations.
FOMC Meeting Starts
The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting to determine interest rates.
February Jobs Report
Expected release of key employment data that Waller identified as the primary decision catalyst.
Jobs Report
Anticipated release of U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls and unemployment data.
Jobs Report
Anticipated release of key labor market data for February.
Asia Markets Reopen
China and Japan markets reopen to a weaker dollar and renewed trade turmoil.
Waller Policy Signal
Governor Waller links the March rate decision to labor market performance during a speech in Washington.
Waller Speech
Governor Waller links March rate cut to labor market data at NABE event.
Waller Speech
Governor Waller addresses NABE, linking March rate decisions to labor data.
EU Trade Delay
European Parliament decides to postpone a vote on the EU-U.S. trade deal.
Tariff Hike Announced
Trump announces increase of temporary tariffs from 10% to 15% following SCOTUS ruling.
The U.S. dollar is under pressure following a Supreme Court ruling that limited President Trump's emergency tariff powers, triggering a retaliatory 15% blanket tariff hike. Global markets are bracing for renewed trade volatility as the administration targets key industrial sectors with national security duties.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled that the central bank's March interest rate decision will depend entirely on upcoming labor market reports. This data-dependent stance introduces fresh uncertainty for venture capital markets and late-stage startups awaiting a definitive pivot to lower borrowing costs.
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.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that his support for an interest-rate cut at the March 17-18 meeting depends entirely on upcoming employment data. Speaking at a National Association for Business Economics event, Waller signaled a shift toward balancing the Fed's dual mandate as inflation risks stabilize.