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DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake The Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has raised concerns over the independence of the central bank, highlighting a unique moment in American history. The Fed’s independence comes in two forms: legal […]

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Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)

Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation) President Trump’s push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook threatens central bank independence, which could have negative implications for sound economic stewardship and battling inflation. The power struggle between Trump and the […]

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