Fed's Waller says he fits the bill for central bank leadership after Bessent meeting

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that he recently met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss the nation’s economic outlook, amid growing speculation he could be chosen to lead the central bank."I talked to Scott about 10 days ago and we had a great meeting," Waller told FOX Business Network's Edward Lawrence. Waller added that the conversation was "straight about economics" and that his discussions with the administration have "never been political."ONE OF