Fed policymakers mostly back Powell after Trump administration's threat
Yahoo Finance·2026-01-14 20:04
By Lefteris Papadimas and Howard Schneider ATHENS/WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said on Wednesday comments from foreign central banks in defense of U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell were inappropriate, a remark that stood in contrast to an outpouring of public support for Powell, including from other Fed policymakers, after a sharp escalation of Trump administration pressure. "I don't think it is appropriate for central bankers to get involved in non-monetar ...