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Senate Banking Committee Advances Kevin Warsh Nomination

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Uncertainty exists regarding whether the Federal Reserve Chair will remain political or act on economic data. The decision was non-unanimous, with four directors voting against the move, the first such occurrence since October 1992. Three directors dissented from the statement's language regarding easing, and one Trump-appointed director voted for a 0.25 percent cut. The probability of a rate hike before April 2027 has risen to approximately 40 percent, up from about 20 percent. The pressure includes threats of litigation to dismiss officials holding high-interest rate positions. Analysts suggest the move aims to release liquidity to stimulate consumption and investment for core voters. There are concerns that political influence could undermine market confidence in the Federal Reserve's independence.

Uncertainty exists regarding whether the Federal Reserve Chair will remain political or act on economic data. The decision was non-unanimous, with four directors voting against the move, the first such occurrence since October 1992. Three directors dissented from the statement's language regarding easing, and one Trump-appointed director voted for a 0.25 percent cut. The probability of a rate hike before April 2027 has risen to approximately 40 percent, up from about 20 percent. The pressure includes threats of litigation to dismiss officials holding high-interest rate positions. Analysts suggest the move aims to release liquidity to stimulate consumption and investment for core voters. There are concerns that political influence could undermine market confidence in the Federal Reserve's independence. Trump is reportedly using threats of litigation and allegations of mortgage fraud to attempt to remove the Federal Reserve Chair. The Senate Banking Committee approved the nomination with a 13-11 vote, with all 11 Democrats opposing due to concerns over presidential interference. The Senate Banking Committee voted on Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh's nomination. Critics have suggested the nominee could undermine the independence of the U.S. Central Bank, a claim Warsh denies.

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Sources · 7 independent

NTV Radyo

“There is serious uncertainty whether the Fed Chair will remain political or act on economic data. The independence of the Fed has been brought into question.”

SRF 1 Switzerland

“Powell sagt jedoch, dass ihm nicht diese politischen verbalen Angriffe sorge machten, sondern juristischen Angriffe auf die unabhängige Institution”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“Powell said Wednesday that he will stay on for an undetermined period of time, citing what he said were unprecedented legal attacks by the Trump administration.”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“美國聯儲局一如市場預期 維持利率不變 不過有四名委員投反對票 是超過33年來最多”

NPR

“done. you know, Powell is a staunch defender of the Fed's ability.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“一如市場預期維持利率不變 不過有四名委員投反對票 是超過33年來最多”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“即将在下个月中卸任联储局主席的鲍威尔表明 会继续留任理事 关联储局受到法律攻击 担心危害制定货币政策能力”

RFI Monde

“For the first time in more than 100 years, the White House is authorizing an investigation against the Federal Reserve, with the objective of applying pressure.”

RFI Monde

“Jérôme Powell, lui, n'a pas dit quand il cessera d'y travailler, mais son mandat... Je n'ai pas l'intention d'interférer.”

NBC News Radio

“The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it's leaving interest rates unchanged and what's likely to be his last press event this Fed chair.”

CBN São Paulo

“Com o segundo corte consecutivo, a taxa caiu de 14,77. médio, a inflação acima da meta e falem cautela sem sinalizar os próximos passos.”

CBN São Paulo

“Nos Estados Unidos, o FED decidiu manter a taxa de juros no patamar entre 13,5 e 3,75% pela terceira vez seguida. A etafinal da gestão de Jaron Powell, o Comitê do Federal Reserve, afirmou que a incerteza sobre as perspectivas econômicas continua elevada.”

CBN São Paulo

“Nos Estados Unidos, o FED decidiu manter a taxa de juros no patamar entre 13,5 e 3,75% pela terceira vez seguida.”

C-SPAN Radio

“At today's meeting, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5 to 3.75 percent. The economic outlook remains highly uncertain, and the conflict in the Middle East has added to this uncertainty.”

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