Why Threats to Fed Independence Matter for the Economy and Mortgage Rates

Why Threats to Fed Independence Matter for the Economy and Mortgage Rates

Chair Jerome Powell is sending a clear message about what’s at stake, as Powell put it: “whether monetary policy will continue to be set based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether it will instead be directed by political pressure or intimidation.’” With the administration launching a criminal investigation, Powell must believe the only path
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