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JPMorgan’s Dimon: Fed independence ‘absolutely critical’
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Dive Brief:
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday called the Federal Reserve’s independence “absolutely critical,” not just for Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but for his successor.
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“Playing around with the Fed can often have adverse consequences – the absolute opposite of what you might be hoping for,” Dimon said during a call before the bank’s second-quarter earnings presentation with analysts. Dimon said his understanding is President Donald Trump isn’t going to try to remove Powell, whose term as the central bank’s chair expires in May 2026.
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As for whether expectations have already changed regarding the independence of the next Fed chair and potential presidential influence, Dimon replied, “Let’s just see who the president picks.” The independence of the whole Fed board, not just the chair, is crucial, he added.
Dive Insight:
Trump may maintain that he won’t try to remove Powell, but members of his administration appear to be pushing for Powell’s departure, whether by resignationor possibly forcing out the Fed chair on a technicality, if he misled legislators over renovations at the central bank that have gone beyond budget.
