Christopher J Waller: Policy risks have changed
What changed vs prior statement
- 01Current statement discusses evolving policy risks, indicating a shift toward a more cautious approach compared to prior statement.
- 02Key language on inflation and economic growth risk assessments updated, reflecting changing economic conditions.
- 03No vote-record change noted between statements.
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Remarks by Mr Christopher J Waller, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at The Centre for Central Banking Guest Lecture, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Frankfurt am Main, 22 May 2026.
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