Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Review of Federal Reserve Policies and Overreach

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Major changes are imminent at the Federal Reserve, driven by political pressures and calls for reform, including closer coordination with the Treasury, staffing cuts, and a more aggressive communication style, signaling a potential departure from traditional independence and norms, especially with a new chair potentially in place soon.
Topics:business#central-bank-reform#economy#federal-reserve#monetary-policy#regime-change#trump-administration
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