DOJ Investigates Jerome Powell as S&P 500 Reaches Record Highs
The DOJ is investigating Jerome Powell in a move that could keep him at the Federal Reserve past May despite tensions with Donald Trump.Investors sent the S&P 500 to all-time highs as markets interpreted the criminal probe as an attempt to influence interest rates rather than a direct threat to central bank autonomy.Betting markets now show increased odds of
Jerome Powell remaining in his position over the potential appointment of
Donald Trump ally
Kevin Hassett.
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