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US President Trump says no plans to remove Fed Chair Powell

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US President Trump says no plans to remove Fed Chair Powell.

What it means

President Trump’s affirmation of Fed Chair Powell's position brings stability to market expectations surrounding U.S. monetary policy. This suggests that the Fed's current course is likely to remain intact, reassuring investors in equities and fixed income alike about a consistent rate environment. The absence of potential leadership changes at the Fed could support the USD and mitigate volatility across risk assets as traders assess the outlook for rates.

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