Election stiffens Fed guardrails, but independence risks remain
FROM THE WIRE · REUTERS.COM
Democrats' sweeping midterm victory, and particularly their coming control of the US Senate, strengthen the Federal Reserve against President Donald Trump's efforts to meddle with it, with the Senate's control over appointments a major guardrail against Trump landing any more…
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✦ IN BRIEF · AIAI-generated summary
- 01The Democratic win strengthens the Fed against Trump's pressure.
- 02Senate control over appointments is a major guardrail.
- 03Risks to central bank independence remain.