鲍威尔普林斯顿演讲力挺美联储与美国大学 回应特朗普攻击强调政策独立性

Group 1 - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell defended the Fed's crisis response during the pandemic and emphasized the importance of higher education in his speech at Princeton University [1][3] - Powell highlighted the Fed's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a multi-trillion dollar asset purchase program to maintain low interest rates and prevent a severe global economic downturn [3][4] - The speech served as a response to the Trump administration's threats against Ivy League schools, with Powell calling higher education a "national asset" and urging graduates to uphold integrity [4] Group 2 - A recent Supreme Court ruling provided legal backing for the Fed's independence, stating that Fed board members are protected from arbitrary dismissal by the President, which supports Powell against ongoing attacks from Trump [4][6] - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates in the range of 4.25%-4.50% for the third consecutive month, with Powell indicating that uncertainties from the trade war are a key factor in decision-making [6] - Powell's position appears stable in the short term despite political pressures, as the Supreme Court ruling has increased the political cost of any potential dismissal, highlighting the delicate balance between monetary policy and political interference [6]