Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell, Calls for Resignation

Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he appointed during his previous administration. During a press conference following a NATO summit, Trump called Powell an “average mentally person,” questioning his performance.

Jerome Powell has maintained the Federal Reserve’s current interest rate policy, despite Trump’s comments. Powell’s previous remarks during congressional testimony highlighted inflation concerns related to Trump’s tariff proposals.

The possibility of a leadership change at the Fed has immediate effects on markets. The 10-year Treasury yield decreased, indicating expectations of a possible dovish successor leading rate cuts. The U.S. Dollar Index fell, continuing its decline.

A change in Fed leadership could influence global financial markets and reinforce shifts in monetary policy. This dynamic might intensify volatility in risk assets, including equities and cryptocurrencies, as markets adjust to potential new policies.

The Supreme Court recently reinforced the Fed’s independence, making Powell’s removal a significant legal challenge. Observers note that historical precedents of such political pressure affect both market behavior and asset values.

Financial markets and the broader economy may face impacts if a shift occurs in U.S. monetary policy. Cryptocurrencies and other risk assets could experience fluctuations based on expectations of interest rate changes and economic forecasts, driven by changing leadership signals.