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Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters

President Donald Trump has opened up a new front in his attack on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell: He says the alledged mismanagement of a building renovation project could be grounds for firing Powell.

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Trump has already crossed Fed independence Rubicon

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Can the Fed stay independent? Trump-era adviser may put it to the test.

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Trump Appointees Pushed More Marble in Fed Building Renovation White House Now Attacks

President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell, with whom he has tussled for years over i...

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Trump’s Withering Criticism of Powell Puts Fed Decisions Under Microscope

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Hedge funds favour short-dated, convertible bonds if Fed's Powell leaves early

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Trump’s War With Powell Throws a Little-Known Planning Board Into Scrutiny

The controversy over the cost of the renovations has thrust the National Capital Planning Commission, a 12-person panel that was created by Congress in 1924, into a rare political spotlight.

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White House Seeks to Inspect Fed Renovation in Bid to Pressure Powell

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Wall Street cruises to more records as PepsiCo and tech stocks rally

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Federal Reserve independence at risk from Trump's pressure campaign, J.P. Morgan warns

J.P. Morgan warned in a note that Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve and threats to fire Chair Powell could undercut central bank independence and increase inflation risks.

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Fed independence is important to the U.S. ‘and we should preserve it’ – BofA, Goldman Sachs

Bank of America CEO stresses Federal Reserve independence as key to economic stability amid political pressures. Learn why global markets depend on it.

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JPMorgan CEO Dimon says Fed independence 'absolutely critical'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday the independence of the Federal Reserve is "absolutely critical".

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Donald Trump Fires Housing Market Accusation at Powell's Fed

President Donald Trump accused the Federal Reserve under Chairman Jerome Powell of "choking out the housing market" in his latest attack on the central bank's decision-making.

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Fed's long-term independence may be enhanced if Powell steps down, says Wharton's Jeremy Siegel

CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses when the Federal Reserve may cut rates, the outlook for markets and more with Jeremy Siegel, chief economist at WisdomTree and professor of finance at Wharton.

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Local financial advisor emphasizes Fed’s independence amid political pressure

Financial advisors like Rockie Ziegler believe that removing Fed Chair Jerome Powell would be a dangerous move, as it could undermine confidence in the economy and create long-term instability.

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Dollar on shaky ground as markets fret about Fed independence

The dollar was on a fragile footing on Thursday having lost ground overnight as concerns U.S. President Donald Trump was preparing to fire the Federal Reserve chair shook confidence in U.S. markets.

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Ashmore Group CEO: Any threat to Fed independence is terrible for U.S. status as capital safe haven

Mark Coombs, Ashmore Group CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the importance of central bank independence, how dollar weakness is impacting outlooks on the U.S., and more.