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Trump opens unprecedented probe into Fed's Lisa Cook, escalating pressure on central bank independence
InfoMoney·US·1 day ago
President Trump has established a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, months after the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to fire her. This escalates executive pressure on the central bank's independence, though the committee's powers and scope remain unclear. The move signals continued political interference in monetary policy, which could affect market perceptions of Fed autonomy.
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