By Ann Saphir and Howard Schneider (Reuters) - Fielding a range of questions about the imprint of the Trump administration on the U.S. central bank, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said that politics had not prompted the Fed's decision to lea…
Fed guided by economic goals and the law, not politics, says Powell
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In a testament to the resilience of American financial institutions against political interference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphatically dismissed the notion that the Trump administration has swayed the central bank's strategies. Amidst an era where politics often oversteps into realms where it traditionally held no sway, Powell's reassurances during Wednesday's conference underscored the Fed's commitment to steering clear of political influence, focusing instead on its economic objectives and adhering strictly to the law. These statements come as a relief to those concerned about the maintaining of apolitical stances in crucial economic decisions.
Standing firm against accusations of political bias, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell clarified on Wednesday that the economic decisions taken during the Trump administration were untouched by political considerations. Powell's statements shine a light on the integrity and independence of the Fed, amidst unfounded claims suggesting undue influence from the former President's policies. This reinforces the trust in the Federal Reserve's commitment to its dual mandate, irrespective of the political climate, safeguarding the U.S. economy's stability and growth.