Global Central Banks Unite: 'Will Not Tolerate' Attacks on Fed's Independence Amid Powell Probe

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CNBC Awaaz•13-01-2026, 17:24
Global Central Banks Unite: 'Will Not Tolerate' Attacks on Fed's Independence Amid Powell Probe
- •A criminal investigation against US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has sparked global concern.
- •Major central banks, including the ECB and Bank of England, issued a joint statement supporting Powell.
- •They declared that any attack on central bank independence 'will not be tolerated,' calling it fundamental for stability.
- •The investigation reportedly stems from President Donald Trump's displeasure over the Fed's interest rate decisions.
- •Global bankers emphasized that questioning the Fed's independence could endanger the entire global economy.
Why It Matters: Global central banks strongly back Jerome Powell, warning against political interference in monetary policy.
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