Fed's Waller: Spike in gas prices unlikely to cause sustained inflation

FXStreetMar 6, 2026 12:41 PM

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In an interview with Bloomberg TV on Friday, Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Christopher Waller said that people will see a spike in gas prices but added that this situation is unlikely to cause sustained inflation.

Key takeaways

"If energy prices are unwound in a few weeks or a couple of months it will cause a problem for the Fed."

"If it lasts longer it could have a broader impact."

"The energy shocks of the 70s came in waves, and prices never came back down."

"Will find out today if the labor market is turning a corner."

"January job gains were concentrated, and that did not give comfort the economy as a whole was doing well."

"Expect January jobs number will be revised down."

"A coming hot PCE and a solid jobs report it would signal the Fed should wait."

Market reaction

The US Dollar (USD) Index continues to edge higher following these remarks and was last seen rising 0.25% on the day at 99.30.

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