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- Federal Reserve Governor Christopher waller is scheduled to speak at the Yale CEO Summit on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
- Waller is among the five finalists being considered to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when his term expires in May 2026.
- Appointed to the Fed's board by Trump and confirmed by the Senate in late 2020, Waller has become a prominent voice advocating for interest rate cuts.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller Speaks at Yale CEO Summit
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Updated December 17, 2025, 1:07 PM ET
Event Details
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher waller is scheduled to speak at the Yale CEO Summit on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. A live stream of the event will begin at 8:15 a.m. ET on CNBC Television; viewers may need to refresh the page to see the player.
Potential Fed Chairmanship
Waller is among the five finalists being considered to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when his term expires in May 2026. According to CNBC’s Steve Liesman, President Donald Trump is expected to interview Waller this week. Though, Trump has indicated that Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett are currently the frontrunners for the position.
advocacy for Rate Cuts
Appointed to the Fed’s board by Trump and confirmed by the Senate in late 2020, Waller has become a prominent voice advocating for interest rate cuts. the Federal Reserve has lowered rates by a quarter point at it’s past three meetings. Waller previously dissented in July 2025, when policymakers chose to maintain existing rates.