Yellen Warns on Fed Independence as Trump Pushes for Rate Cuts Amid Inflation

53 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 22

Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen warned that political pressure to cut US interest rates risks undermining central bank independence.
Yellen likened President Trump's push for lower rates to actions seen in 'banana republics,' citing inflation risks amid the Iran war and surging energy prices.
Despite market uncertainty, Yellen sees a single Fed rate cut possible this year, while traders and analysts remain divided on the policy outlook.

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