【环球财经】特朗普“罢免”理事 美联储“独立性”受质疑

Core Viewpoint - The dismissal of Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook by President Trump marks an unprecedented attack on the independence of the Federal Reserve, escalating pressure on monetary policy decisions [1][2]. Group 1: Impact on Federal Reserve Independence - Trump's action is seen as a direct assault on the Federal Reserve's independence, with market analysts suggesting it could increase uncertainty regarding future policy directions [1]. - Edward Mills from Raymond James highlighted that this move signifies the White House's growing pressure on monetary policy [1]. - David Zervos from Jefferies Group argued that the Federal Reserve has never been truly independent and has faced increasing political pressure over the years [1]. Group 2: Market Reactions - Following the news of Cook's dismissal, spot gold prices reached a two-week high, while the U.S. dollar index experienced a temporary decline [1]. Group 3: Responses from Key Figures - Lisa Cook responded to her dismissal by stating that there was no legal basis for Trump's claims and that she would continue her role in supporting the U.S. economy [3]. - Zervos noted that Fed Chair Jerome Powell has resisted many "outrageous" policy calls during Biden's presidency but failed to address fiscal issues during a critical period of rising government spending [2].