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Trump Considers Fed Chair Change, Threatening Central Bank Independence

6/29/2025

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President Trump is considering appointing a new Federal Reserve chairman ahead of Jerome Powell's term expiration, sparking fears over the central bank's independence. This potential shift could politicize the Fed, jeopardizing its crucial role in ensuring price stability and employment, and ultimately shaking confidence in U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar's worth.

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President Trump is considering appointing a new Federal Reserve chairman ahead of Jerome Powell's term expiration, sparking fears over the central bank's independence. This potential shift could politicize the Fed, jeopardizing its crucial role in ensuring price stability and employment, and ultimately shaking confidence in U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar's worth.