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Powell defends Fed independence, warns of political pressure

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Jerome Powell, former Chair of the Federal Reserve, used a recent award ceremony speech to strongly defend the independence of key democratic institutions, including the Fed itself. He emphasized that these institutions, such as universities, courts, and Congress, are vital to democracy and face significant pressure. Powell warned that allowing political interference, like removing officials over policy disagreements, would erode the credibility and long-term stability of these foundational bodies. AI

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Powell defends Fed independence, warns of political pressure

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure

    Former US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend independent institutions while accepting an award Sunday honouring his efforts to preserve the central bank’s independence. Speaking at the John F. Kennedy …

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