[Federal Reserve Governor Waller: Further rate hikes expected if economic data meets expectations, but no need for consecutive meeting hikes] Odaily Planet Daily News – Federal Reserve Governor Waller stated that if economic data aligns with expectations, the Fed is expected to implement further rate hikes, but there is no need to raise rates at consecutive meetings. Rate hikes should be implemented within an acceptable timeframe. Waller pointed out that U.S. inflation has remained above the Fed's target for approximately five and a half years, and factors such as AI infrastructure development and ongoing energy shocks continue to exert inflationary pressure, potentially posing risks to inflation expectations. Meanwhile, the labor market remained robust in September. Although the number of new job openings declined, there is evidence suggesting that the U.S. economy is strengthening in the second half of 2026. Waller also mentioned that the Fed can avoid making explicit commitments on forward guidance while improving communication effectiveness by signaling potential policy options to the market. (Jin10)