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Category: topSource: washpostMay 25th, 2018

"A buying spree of epic proportions": How the Federal Reserve bucked precedent and forever changed its role in the US economy

Eric Baradat/AFP/Getty Images The Federal Reserve's rapid balance sheet expansion and move into corporate bond purchases has seen the central bank trade its independence from markets for a "whatever it takes" attitude. The coronavirus pandemic plunged.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 3rd, 2020

Judy Shelton’s Fed nomination could be in trouble as key GOP senators express concerns about ‘outlier’ views

Sen. Toomey, Patrick J. (R-Pa.) said he was “not sure” if President Trump's pick would uphold Federal Reserve independence, a key tenet for the central bank and one that Shelton was asked about several times......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 13th, 2020

Trump"s latest Fed pick heads to her confirmation hearing Thursday. She backs the gold standard, near-zero interest rates, and less central bank independence.

CNBC President Donald Trump has tapped former White House economic adviser Judy Shelton for a powerful position at the Federal Reserve. Shelton has for.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 12th, 2020

The gold standard, near-zero interest rates, less central bank independence: Trump"s latest Fed pick backs unusual economic policies

CNBC President Donald Trum.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 1st, 2020

Paul Volcker helped shape an independent Federal Reserve – a legacy that"s under threat

Paul Volcker, who died on Dec. 8, is the poster boy for central bank independence and why it matters. One of his legacies, as you may have read in the many obituaries published since his death, is taming the runaway inflation that posed an existen.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 10th, 2019

The Fed: Former Fed chiefs make case for independence

In an unprecedented joint call, the last four chairs of the Federal Reserve called on political leaders to respect the independence of the central bank......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 6th, 2019

The Days Of Central Bank Independence Are Over

It’s looking more and more as though the days of "independent" central banking are truly over. In fact, after Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan fired his country's top monetary polic.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 10th, 2019

Asian shares stumble as bets off on sharp U.S. rate cuts

Asian shares were a sea of red on Monday after strong U.S. job gains tempered expectations the Federal Reserve will deliver a large rate cut, while the Turkish lira hovered near two-week lows on worries about central bank independence......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 8th, 2019

Asian shares fall as bets off on sharp U.S. rate cuts

Asian shares fell on Monday after strong U.S. jobs data tempered expectations for a Fed rate cut, while the Turkish lira hovered near two-week lows on worries about central bank independence......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 7th, 2019

India’s Central Bank Autonomy Takes Another Hit

The wrath of markets awaits governments that don’t respect the institution’s independence, outgoing Deputy Governor Viral Acharya warned in October......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJun 25th, 2019

The fate of Trump’s economy now hinges on the Federal Reserve, the agency the president called ‘crazy’

The Fed’s consideration of an interest-rate cut to counter the president’s trade war puts the central bank and its chair — which have prioritized independence from politics — in an uncomfortable position......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJun 7th, 2019

The Fed: Here’s where the market is, and isn’t, pricing in a loss of Fed independence

For all the stated concern about Fed independence, it’s not easy to find signs financial market participants are losing confidence in the central bank......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 16th, 2019

The Fed: The market isn’t pricing in an erosion of Fed independence. Or is it?

For all the stated concern about Fed independence, it’s not easy to find signs financial market participants are losing confidence in the central bank......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 16th, 2019

Mnuchin says Fed independence is important globally

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, in a televised interview, declined to comment on President Trump’s latest attack on the central bank......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 15th, 2019

Central Bank Independence Faces Another Test

Central Bank Independence Faces Another Test.....»»

Category: topSource: seekingalphaApr 15th, 2019

ECB"s Draghi worried about Fed"s independence

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi expressed concern on Saturday about the U.S. Federal Reserve's independence, warning that a loss of its autonomy could undermine the credibility of policy......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 14th, 2019

In a rare move, central bankers sound concern over the Fed’s independence

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi took the.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesApr 14th, 2019

In rare move, central bankers sound concern over Fed’s independence

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi took the.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesApr 14th, 2019

In rare move, central bankers sound concern over Fed"s independence

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi took the.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesApr 13th, 2019

Key Words: ECB’s Mario Draghi is worrying about the fate of the Fed’s independence

Mario Draghi, the head of the European Central Bank, indicates he’s worried about the independence of the Federal Reserve......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 13th, 2019