Federal Reserve Governor Defends Central Bank Independence

The statement was made after Fed chair Jerome Powell said a U.S. president does not have the authority to fire or demote him.
Federal Reserve Governor Defends Central Bank Independence
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia in Philadelphia on Nov. 4, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
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Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler says maintaining the American central bank’s independent existence is crucial, warning that interference from the government would lead to adverse consequences.

“It has been widely recognized—and is a finding of economic research—that central bank independence is fundamental to achieving good policy and good economic outcomes,” Kugler said in a Nov. 14 speech in Uruguay. “It is not sufficient by itself to achieve those goals, but, over time, it is almost always necessary.”
Naveen Athrappully
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