Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if inflation keeps cooling, key official predicts
1. Fed may cut rates sooner if inflation trends continue positively. 2. Inflation nears 2% target, with strong retail sales and low unemployment. 3. Waller suggests potential for three to four rate cuts this year. 4. Market anticipates first rate cut by May, altering investor expectations. 5. Tariffs unlikely to have significant long-term inflation impact.