India, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. dollar climbed against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday, as Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller emerged as a top candidate to replace Chair Jerome Powell.
Waller, who favored a rate cut at the July meeting, reportedly met the president's team to assume the role.
President Donald Trump supported lower rates and Waller indicated willingness to adjust policy based on forecasts.
The White House has repeatedly criticized Powell for delaying rate cuts.
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