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Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence
The Wall Street Journal· 6 days agoSince then, central bankers have fought to preserve their political autonomy. In 2017, Trump’s...
Economists react to Trump possibly curbing Fed's independence: 'Bad idea of all bad ideas'
Morningstar· 6 days agoThe Trump campaign told the Journal that the plans should not be deemed official, while some Republican lawmakers said it's crucial to maintain the independence of the Fed, led since ...
Trump’s potential plan for Fed raises alarms
The Hill· 6 days agoFormer President Trump’s potential plan to exert more influence over the Federal Reserve is alarming experts and investors. The Wall Street Journal...
Bonds Have Had a Wild Ride. The Roller Coaster Is Coming to a Stop.
Barrons.com· 6 days agoPowell’s first term started in February 2018, and was set to expire in February 2022. At the time,...
What the Fed’s QT Program Is, and Why Its End Matters
Morningstar· 2 days agoWhile most investors are focused on when the Federal Reserve will be cutting interest rates, there’s another key policy lever officials are considering: its steps to reduce the amount of bonds ...
Fed rate cuts unlikely thanks to spending by rich Americans
Fast Company Magazine· 3 days agoSince retiring two years ago, Joan Harris has upped her travel game. “I really have more money to...
A Brief History of the Fed’s Uneasy Peace With the White House
The Wall Street Journal· 6 days agoThe Federal Reserve was anxious. For years after the end of World War II, the central bank had...
Markets aren’t excited about a second Trump presidency
Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoThat could happen with a split Congress, based on how the two parties negotiate. Trump’s agenda...
Would Trump Move to Control the Fed?
New York Times· 6 days agoAllies of the former president are said to be devising plans to reduce the central bank’s independence if he is re-elected, a move that would have big...
