Group 1 - The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized the importance of protecting democracy and academic freedom during his speech at Princeton University's graduation ceremony, directly responding to recent policies from the Trump administration that target higher education [3][4] - Powell described American universities as "critical national assets" and highlighted their role in scientific innovation and economic vitality, urging graduates to actively defend democratic values [3][4] - The ongoing conflict between Powell and Trump has escalated, with Trump criticizing Powell for slow interest rate cuts and suggesting potential legal actions to remove him, despite the Supreme Court ruling that the president cannot unilaterally dismiss the Fed chairman [4] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve is currently maintaining interest rates due to uncertainties surrounding Trump's tariff policies, with Chicago Fed President Charles Evans indicating that any policy adjustments are unlikely until trade war impacts become clearer [4] - Powell's speech is seen as a declaration of defense for institutional integrity, revealing a dual crisis facing the U.S. financial and academic systems: interference in central bank independence threatens monetary policy credibility, while suppression of higher education could undermine national innovation [4]
BCR国际金融速报： 鲍威尔普林斯顿演讲：制度危机倒逼“守护民主”终极呼吁
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-26 09:21