Federal Reserve’s Waller shifts rate bias as inflation data complicates the picture
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has shifted his stance on interest rates, now supporting the removal of 'easing bias' language from FOMC statements. This change comes as inflation data shows the PCE index at 3.8%, nearly double the Fed's target. The shift has caused Bitcoin to drop below $77,000, indicating market recalibration in response to potential changes in Fed policy.
- ▪Waller's support for removing 'easing bias' signals a more neutral Fed stance on interest rates.
- ▪The PCE index reached 3.8% in April, prompting concerns about persistent inflation.
- ▪Bitcoin's price fell below $77,000 following Waller's remarks, reflecting market uncertainty.
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Federal Reserve’s Waller shifts rate bias as inflation data complicates the picture The formerly dovish Fed governor now supports dropping 'easing bias' language from FOMC statements, sending Bitcoin below $77K. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 22, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Christopher Waller used to be one of the Federal Reserve’s most reliable doves.
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