Washington, United States, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - Powell appeals for Fed independence as he caps term at helm

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2026-04-30

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a fervent appeal Wednesday for central bank independence, as he prepares to cap an eight-year term at its helm marked by insults and legal action under the Trump administration. Powell's chairman term ends on May 15, and at his last policy press conference as chief, he announced that he would continue serving as a Fed governor for some time -- even after vacating the top job. The decision swiftly drew i......

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