Powell Claims DOJ Subpoenas Target Fed Independence Over Interest Rate Policy

TLDR: Powell received DOJ subpoenas threatening indictment over June Senate testimony on building renovations Fed chair claims real issue is central bank setting rates based on economics, not White House preferences Powell served four administrations and vows to continue duties despite unprecedented legal pressure Subpoenas test whether Fed maintains evidence-based policy or succumbs to political [...]

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