$BTC HOT: Powell Under Investigation – What Is Really Going On?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has publicly responded after federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation related to him, triggering intense political and market attention. Powell stated that the risk of criminal prosecution is a consequence of the Fed making interest rate decisions based on what it believes is in the best interest of the public, rather than aligning with the preferences of the President.
At its core, this signals a deeper message. The Federal Reserve is asserting its independence in monetary policy decision making. Powell is implicitly acknowledging that recent rate decisions did not align with the current administration’s wishes, and that this divergence is now translating into political and legal pressure. The pressure on the Fed is no longer purely economic, it has clearly escalated into the political arena.
This marks a critical moment for central bank independence and could have lasting implications for markets, policy credibility, and institutional trust going forward.
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