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Powell's Strategic Silence on Fed Future Aims to Shield Central Bank from Politics

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM

Powell's Strategic Silence on Fed Future Aims to Shield Central Bank from Politics

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed his future at the central bank and advised his successor to avoid involvement in elected politics, while his term as chairman is set to expire in May.

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