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Amid uncertainty, the US Fed holds the fort. Don't breach it

January 13, 2026 12:58 am

The challenge the world over is to ensure that monetary policy does not become subservient to the executive and subject to the whims and fancies of political leaders. Independence of central banks is a much-valued asset

5 things to know about Fed's building renovations at the center of Trump's fight with Powell

January 12, 2026 7:48 pm

Fed Chair Powell, in a video, said that the US Justice Department served the central bank with subpoenas and cautioned that the department could issue a criminal indictment.

Powell said he believed the probe was launched due to the frustrations of US President Donald Trump, stemming from the Fed’s refusal to lower interest rates in line with his expectations.

Why the criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell sends a chilling messageSubscriber Only

January 13, 2026 7:21 am

Powell, a Trump appointee from his first term, has struck a defiant tone, saying the investigation should be seen in the “broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure”.

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, speaks at a press conference at the Federal Reserve, in Washington, July 30, 2025.

ExplainSpeaking: Understanding US Fed’s dual mandate dilemma through 6 quotes from Jerome Powell

September 19, 2025 6:39 pm

Political pressures aside, the US Fed faces a difficult predicament with inflation and unemployment rising at the same time. Put simply, it cannot address one problem without making the other worse.

Donald Trump eyes new Fed Chair as he calls for Jerome Powell’s ouster

August 05, 2025 9:47 pm

Two sitting Fed governors, Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, have already broken with Powell on interest rate policy.

‘Stubborn moron’: Trump slams Powell, urges Fed board to assume control

August 02, 2025 1:38 pm

If he doesn’t "substantially lower rates,” Trump wrote on social media, “The board should assume control and do what everyone knows has to be done!"

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra: US Fed chair doing good job, central bank independence important

July 27, 2025 12:02 pm

“I don't think he needs advice. I think he is doing a very good job. Maintaining the independence of the central bank is very important. I think he has done a commendable job,” Malhotra said on Friday, when asked what advice he would give Powell to deal with Trump.