Exclusive: IMF's Georgieva says central bank independence critical, backs Powell

Core Viewpoint - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasizes the necessity of maintaining the independence of central banks and expresses support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid ongoing investigations related to renovation cost overruns by the Trump administration [1] Group 1 - IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the critical role of central bank independence in economic stability [1] - Support for Jerome Powell is significant as he faces scrutiny from the Trump administration regarding financial management issues [1]