美联储，突传重磅！鲍威尔辞职？

Group 1 - Speculation about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's potential resignation is increasing, with William J. Pulte expressing encouragement regarding the rumors [1][2] - The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) oversees Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, which provide over $8.5 trillion in funding to the U.S. mortgage market [2] - Pulte has previously called for Powell's resignation, citing misleading testimony to the Senate rather than interest rate policies as the reason [2][3] Group 2 - Reports indicate that Powell is considering resignation due to mounting pressure regarding misleading Congress about the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation project [2][3] - The renovation costs have reportedly surged by 30%, increasing from $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion, raising concerns among lawmakers [2] - Senator Tim Scott criticized the lavish spending on the renovation during a difficult economic period, suggesting it sends the wrong message [3] Group 3 - Powell acknowledged the cost overruns but refuted claims of luxury upgrades, stating that the building, constructed between 1935 and 1937, required significant renovations [4] - He denied the existence of several luxury features that were alleged to be part of the renovation project [4] - However, the projects Powell mentioned are included in the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) approved plans from 2021, which complicates his defense [5] Group 4 - The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressed extreme concern over Powell's management of the Federal Reserve, criticizing the extravagant renovation plans [6] - Questions have been raised about whether Powell violated the National Capital Planning Act by modifying plans without NCPC approval [6] - Recent appointments by Trump to the NCPC are seen as a move to increase pressure on Powell, with indications that the administration is pushing for his resignation [6]