The Guardian
01 Jun 2026, 15:03 UTC · 4h ago
Ex-Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell sounds alarm over political interference
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The Guardian
01 Jun 2026, 15:03 UTC · 4h ago
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The US Supreme Court is weighing a decision on whether a president can remove a Federal Reserve governor over policy or personal conduct disputes. — A ruling that allows the removal of Fed governors would compromise central bank independence, potentially leading to politically driven monetary policy and higher long-term inflation risks.
-0.80Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that political interference in monetary policy could permanently destroy public trust and the Fed's credibility. — Warning of a loss of institutional credibility from a former chair signals systemic risk to the stability of US financial markets.
-0.40Conservative and liberal Supreme Court justices have signaled skepticism toward the administration's attempt to remove Governor Lisa Cook. — Judicial skepticism suggests the Fed's independence is more likely to be upheld, which would reduce market uncertainty and risk premiums.
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