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US Fed independence under threat, say economists, but no one expects a July rate cut- Reuters poll
The U.S. Federal Reserve's independence is under threat from mounting political interference, according to a clear majority ...
Why some economists think Powell should resign to save Fed independence
Mohamed El-Erian and Jeremy Siegel think Jerome Powell's resignation would ultimately bolster the independence of the central ...
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US Treasury chief says no reason for Fed chair to step down
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he did not see a reason for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to ...
Trump's Fed attacks puncture veneer of central bank independence
If U.S. President Donald Trump's public attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have achieved one thing, it has been ...
Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
Trump has criticized Powell for months because the chair has kept the short-term interest rate the Fed controls at 4.3% this ...
Wall Street Brunch: TSLA, GOOG Earnings And Fed Independence
Tesla expected to post double-digit declines in earnings, sales. Fed chief Powell speech in focus as central bank ...
Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen: The Fed Must Be Independent
Mr. Bernanke and Ms. Yellen are both economists and former chairs of the Federal Reserve. As former chairs of the Federal ...
NZD/USD strengthens to near 0.6000 amid concerns over Fed’s independence
NZD/USD gathers strength to near 0.6005 in Wednesday’s early session. Struggle over the Fed’s independence continues to ...
The next Fed chair's dilemma: Maintain Fed independence while pleasing Trump
It is becoming clear what the major challenge will be for Jerome Powell's successor: maintaining the Fed's independence while ...
Trump’s war against the Fed intensifies
While Trump has said he has “no plans” to remove Powell—he has received legal advice that an attempt to do so would most ...
Jerome Powell must quit to save the Fed, one prominent economist says
The Federal Reserve’s independence from political interference, viewed as sacrosanct inside the central bank, is under siege.
Can the Fed stay independent? Trump-era adviser may put it to the test.
Kevin Hassett's Trump-era makeover is fueling questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve as he emerges as a leading contender to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair.