By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday he continues to believe the U.S. central bank should cut interest rates at the end of this month amid mounting risks to the economy and the strong likelihood that tariff-induced inflation will not drive a persistent rise in price pressures.

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A major voice who wants rate cuts right now

The U.S. dollar dropped against rivals after Fed governor Christopher Waller, who is reportedly under consideration for the lead role at the Fed, advocated for an interest-rate cut at the next central bank meeting in two weeks.

A Federal Reserve governor seen as a candidate to succeed Chair Jerome Powell laid out his strongest case yet for a rate cut this month, aligning himself with President Trump's demands that the central bank lower interest rates.

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