Fed Official Defends Independence

Fed Official Defends Independence as Trump Eyes Central Bank Authority
A Federal Reserve official has strongly defended the central bank's political independence on Thursday. Her remarks come just days after Trump—one of the Fed's more vocal critics—won reelection for his second term as president.
Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win
Andriana Kugler, a member of the Fed’s board, says economic research shows that an independent central bank typically does a better job keeping inflation low.
Policymakers defend Fed independence amid concerns about Trump era
Two senior Federal Reserve officials praised the US central bank's independence on Thursday, amid concerns that President-elect Donald Trump may seek to influence Fed policy. Analysts have raised concerns that the Fed's independence could come under strain in the next Trump administration,
Central bank independence challenged in many countries, Thai bank governor says
The comments were delivered at a time when the Bank of Thailand had clashed with Thailand's government over monetary policy
Top Fed Official Insists on Independence, Despite Seeing Donations Break 91% for Dems
The Fed gave 91% of its donations to Democrats in a year that Vice President Kamala Harris, at the top of the ticket, was promoting widely lambasted Marxist policies such as regulating prices.
What Trump’s Win Means for Fed Independence
Donald J. Trump spent his first presidency on a collision course with America’s central bank. Will it intensify?
Central bank independence 'fundamental' for good policy: Fed official
An independent central bank is "fundamental" to good economic outcomes, a senior Federal Reserve official said Thursday, amid concerns that president-elect Donald Trump may seek to influence Fed policy.
Fed Gov. Kugler Defends Central Bank Independence
The Fed governor says keeping monetary policy decisions free from political influence improves inflation outcomes.
Fed's Powell declines to say if he would remain after chair term expires
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday declined to say whether he would remain at the U.S. central bank as a board member after his term as chief expires in May 2026.
Senior Policymaker Downplays Threat of Colombia Central Bank Power Grab
Investors in Colombia are wrong to fear that President Gustavo Petro’s upcoming changes to the central bank board will hurt ...
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Kugler: Central Bank Independence and the Conduct of Monetary Policy
1 I believe I am the first central banker from the U.S. to address this annual meeting, but I know, and am proud to say, ...
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More Inflation Data, Disney Earnings, Powell Speech: What to Watch Thursday and Friday
Get the details: Central bank speakers: Fed governor Adriana Kugler speaks at 7 a.m. on central bank independence and the outlook for the economy, followed by Chair Jerome Powell at 3 p.m., ...
Central bank independence being challenged in many countries, Thai cbank chief says
The independence of central banks is being challenged and they have come under more pressure lately than at any time in the past decade, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) chief said, according to a speech ...
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Central bank independence being challenged in many countries, BoT governor says
"Central bank independence in many countries, including Thailand, is being challenged despite having done a reasonable job over past decades," Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said in remarks ...