1月11日，美联邦检查官被曝对鲍威尔展开刑事调查，调查内容涉及位于华盛顿的美联储总部翻修工 程，以及鲍威尔是否就该项目规模向国会作虚假陈述。鲍威尔回应称，这些只是借口，刑事指控的威胁 之所以出现源于美联储基于我们对公共利益的最佳评估来设定利率，而没有屈从特朗普的偏好。报道中 称，此次调查标志着针对鲍威尔的新一轮重大法律攻势开启。鲍威尔因拒绝按照特朗普要求大幅降息， 长期遭到特朗普抨击。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between former President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell has intensified following the Fed's decision to maintain interest rates, which Trump had hoped would be lowered to stimulate the economy [3][4]. Group 1: Federal Reserve's Decision - The Federal Reserve announced on July 30 that it would keep the federal funds rate target range unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting where rates were held steady [3]. - The decision was made despite Trump's repeated calls for significant rate cuts to counteract inflation caused by his own tariff policies [3][4]. Group 2: Trump's Criticism - Trump publicly criticized Powell, labeling him as "too angry, too stupid, and too politicized," and suggested that he is unfit for the role of Fed Chairman [3]. - He referred to Powell as "Mr. Too Late," accusing him of being slow to act and causing the U.S. to lose trillions of dollars [3]. - Trump also condemned the renovation project of the Fed's headquarters, calling it the "most incompetent and corrupt" renovation in history [3]. Group 3: Implications for Economic Policy - The clash between Trump and Powell highlights the power struggle between the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, raising concerns among global investors regarding the direction of U.S. economic policy [4]. - Powell has maintained the Fed's independence, emphasizing that monetary policy adjustments should be based on comprehensive economic and inflation data [4].