Bullard and Waller have, in past months, been ahead of other FOMC members in seeking faster, front-loaded, Federal Reserve rate hikes. The two are thus towards the more credible end of the FOMC spectrum.
Both were on the speaking circuit on Thursday during US time, both expressing support for a 0.75% rate hike rather than 1%.
- Fed's Bullard in an interview with AP: Supports a 75 basis point hike at the July meeting
Nikkei interview: Bullard in favor of 75 basis point hike
- Fed's Waller: Supports 75 bps hike but would go higher if retail sales and housing strong
More from Waller: You don't want to overdo rate hikes
Waller is watching data, says if retail sales and housing data come in string that could prompt him to swing to favouring +1% in July.
The next Fed rate hike will be announced July 27: