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US Senator Tim Scott (R., S.C.), the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee says that he wasn’t aware of any statement Powell had made during testimony last year that would be evidence of perjury

Senator Tim Scott's comments suggest ongoing scrutiny of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, particularly regarding potential allegations of perjury.

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While this statement may not shift immediate market sentiment, it underscores the underlying tensions between lawmakers and the Federal Reserve, which could influence perceptions of Powell's credibility and, by extension, policy direction moving forward.

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