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Tag: central bank accountability
The Fed Under Fire: Defending Federal Reserve Independence Amid Political Pressure
Federal Reserve Independence: On May 29, 2025, The Guardian reported mounting political pressures on the U.S. Federal Reserve as key legislators and even former Presidents openly challenged its rate-setting decisions, raising fundamental questions about the central bank’s independence (The Guardian, 2025). At stake is not simply the Fed’s autonomy but the integrity of monetary policy, the credibility of inflation targeting, and ultimately the stability of the U.S. financial system. This article argues that the current tension between elected officials and the Fed embodies a deeper constitutional and institutional struggle: Can an independent agency withstand democratic accountability without undermining its mandate?