Trump-Powell clash intensifies

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Top central bankers express ‘full solidarity’ with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump
Central bankers from around the world said Tuesday they “stand in full solidarity” with U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, after President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his confrontation ...

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Bankers express ‘full solidarity’ with Fed chairman in clash with Trump
Trump-Powell clash intensifies as Fed independence faces new pressure
JP Morgan boss says Trump attacks on Federal Reserve could push up inflation
The boss of JP Morgan, the largest US bank, has said Donald Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, are putting central bank independence at risk and could backfire and ultimately...

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Global central bankers defend Fed's Powell after Trump threat
Central bank chiefs, bank CEOs back Fed's Powell after Trump administration threat
Global central banks work on statement in solidarity with Fed's Powell, Bloomberg News reports
The Trump administration's decision drew condemnation from former Fed chiefs and a chorus of criticism from key members of Trump's Republican Party on Monday, following an unusually sharp public rebuk...

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Dollar drops as US Justice Department subpoenas Fed's Powell
The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game
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