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Last Update2025-09-01
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Event Overview
Concerns over central bank independence highlight the potential vulnerabilities within global economic systems when political interference threatens established regulatory institutions. The debate reflects broader issues about safeguards needed to preserve monetary policy credibility and stability. Legal protections for regulatory bodies are tested in times of political pressure, with possible consequences for investor confidence, economic predictability, and international financial cooperation.
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Lagarde Warns Loss of Fed Independence Would Threaten US and Global Economy
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that if the US Federal Reserve were to lose its independence, it would pose a "serious threat" to the world. In an interview with Radio Classique on Monday, Lagarde said that US President Donald Trump would find it "very difficult" to bring the Federal Reserve under his control, citing legal precedents that prevent him from removing Federal Reserve governors. Lagarde remarked, "If he really did it, I think it would pose a very serious threat to the US economy and the global economy." She also said, "Monetary policy obviously has an impact on keeping prices stable in the United States and ensuring optimal employment."