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Trump's Fed: A Risky Gamble for Global Markets

3/24/2025

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The Federal Reserve may become a geopolitical tool under Trump, risking higher domestic inflation and reduced dollar demand.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to centralize control over banking regulators, affecting the Fed's rulemaking and independence.
A Trump-aligned Fed could prioritize national interests, potentially disrupting global market stability and foreign-exchange markets.
Critics caution that politicizing the Fed may destabilize both the U.S. and global economies.

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The Federal Reserve may become a geopolitical tool under Trump, risking higher domestic inflation and reduced dollar demand.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to centralize control over banking regulators, affecting the Fed's rulemaking and independence.
A Trump-aligned Fed could prioritize national interests, potentially disrupting global market stability and foreign-exchange markets.
Critics caution that politicizing the Fed may destabilize both the U.S. and global economies.