The odds that the Federal Reserve will hike rates at its September meeting fell to 48% from 63% just yesterday, according to CME FedWatch. Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher [Waller said he's open to holding rates](https://www.barrons/articles/fed-governor-waller-interest-rates-inflation-f621f6cb
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