Senate Banking Committee Advances Kevin Warsh Nomination
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.
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“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.”
“Powell sagt jedoch, dass ihm nicht diese politischen verbalen Angriffe sorge machten, sondern juristischen Angriffe auf die unabhängige Institution”
“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.”
“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”
“done. you know, Powell is a staunch defender of the Fed's ability.”
“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”
“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”
“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.”
“Jérôme Powell, lui, n'a pas dit quand il cessera d'y travailler, mais son mandat... Je n'ai pas l'intention d'interférer.”
“The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it's leaving interest rates unchanged and what's likely to be his last press event this Fed chair.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Nos Estados Unidos, o FED decidiu manter a taxa de juros no patamar entre 13,5 e 3,75% pela terceira vez seguida.”
“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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