Americans at Odds Over Trust in Federal Reserve as Interest Rate Decision Looms

The Federal Reserve has been aggressive in moving to address high inflation, having increased interest rates 11 times since March 2022. Recent economic data suggest that the central bank may hold off on another rate hike at its upcoming meeting in two weeks. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller points toward a “wait and see” approach to assess whether the trend of cooling inflation continues while also expressing a belief that a future rate hike will not trigger a recession.