據CNBC報導，聯準會理事克裏斯多福·沃勒（Christopher Waller）表示，在2月就業數據疲軟後曾準備支持降息，但因通膨前景惡化及荷爾木茲海峽局勢持續帶來的不確定性上升，最終轉為謹慎並支持維持利率不變。沃勒同時指出當前政策已具限製性，不認為需要升息，並預計若通膨在2026年下半年回落、就業市場持續走弱且總體環境穩定，年內仍可能具備降息條件。

According to CNBC, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that he had been prepared to support a rate cut following weak February employment data. However, he shifted to a cautious stance and favored keeping rates unchanged due to a deteriorating inflation outlook and growing uncertainty from the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Waller also noted that current policy is already restrictive and does not see a need for rate hikes. He projected that rate cuts could still be possible later this year if inflation cools in the second half of 2026, the labor market continues to weaken, and the macroeconomic environment remains stable.