Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary suggests that the Federal Reserve's internal review could be conducted by an external expert panel [1] - The Bank of England has previously conducted effective evaluations of its monetary policy [1] - An internal review by the Federal Reserve would be a positive starting point [1] Group 2 - Ongoing regular discussions between the Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell continue [1] - Since the global financial crisis, there has been an argument that regulation has been overly stringent [1] - If Powell were to leave in May next year, it could be beneficial for the Federal Reserve [1] - Regional banks are seen as strong contenders for the position of Federal Reserve Chairman [1]