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US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook

Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook speaks on \"The Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy\" at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Fed officials stress independence amid Trump attack as rate hold signals mount

President Donald Trump has escalated his attack on Fed chief Jerome Powell with US prosecutors opening a criminal investigation into his testimony.

New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity

Newly appointed governor of Reserve Bank of New Zealand Anna Breman looks on during an announcement at the parliament, in Wellington, New Zealand, September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Marty Melville

Global central bankers show ‘full solidarity’ with Fed’s Powell

Mr Jerome Powell himself has also adopted a combative tone in recent days, accusing Mr Donald Trump of seeking to wrest control over monetary policy.

Blowback builds over criminal investigation of Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell

US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building on July 24, 2025.

The next Fed chair is... Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump pointing to a cost sheet as he tours the Federal Reserve building under renovation with Fed chair Jerome Powell in July 2025.

US stocks hit closing record highs; Walmart, tech climb

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on Jan 12, 2026.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 13, 2026

Former Federal Reserve chiefs has criticised the probe into Mr Jerome Powell as an attempt to undermine the bank's independence.

German finance minister says central bank independence is 'clear line'

German Finance Minister and co-leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) Lars Klingbeil attends a press conference in Berlin, Germany December 11, 2025. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

US Fed chief Jerome Powell warns of ‘intimidation’ after criminal subpoenas

US senators have blasted the investigation into Fed chief Jerome Powell (right), whom President Donald Trump has long pressured and criticised.

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