Powell: Fed's independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve's ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a political party or political ...
Jerome Powell Says He’s ‘Not Concerned’ About Federal Reserve Independence Under Trump
The Fed sets monetary policy “for the benefit of all Americans at all times, not for any particular political party or political outcome,” Powell said Wednesday.
Powell Defends Federal Reserve Independence
As federal agencies prepare to hand the keys over to President Donald Trump's second administration, one top official isn't worried about losing his job despite Trump's threats to fire him: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Powell 'not concerned' Fed could lose independence under Trump 2.0
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he is 'not concerned' that the central bank could lose its independence during a new Trump administration and is 'confident' he will have a good relationship with the new Treasury secretary.
Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
Fed chief Jerome Powell said President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats won't affect an interest rate decision this month.
US Fed's Powell Does Not See Trump Installing 'Shadow' Chair
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday he is not worried the incoming administration will undermine him as U.S. central bank leader through the people it nominates to Fed leadership ranks.
Jay Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Donald Trump will stifle Fed independence
Jay Powell has said he is “not concerned” that Donald Trump’s administration will erode the Federal Reserve’s independence, despite the president-elect’s frequent attacks on the US central bank. The Fed chief said his institution’s independence was protected by “the law of the land”,
Powell Not Concerned About the Fed’s Independence Under Trump
Speaking at The New York Times DealBook Summit, the chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome H. Powell, said there was strong bipartisan support on Capitol Hill for the central bank’s independence.
Fed’s Powell Expects Good Relations With Trump Administration
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed the prospects of tension with the incoming Trump administration and said he expects officials can move cautiously as they continue lowering interest rates.
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Investigation completed in deadly Independence police shooting
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Help support senior independence and combat food insecurity with Meals on Wheels Arlington
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Independence woman charged with abandoning corpse of victim found in vehicle on highway
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