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Waller: Trump poses threat to Fed independence, but has not succeeded so far

  • —Waller called Trump a threat to Fed independence
  • —He said pressure attempts have not succeeded so far
  • —Waller expects Congress and courts to protect the Fed
Why it matters: Markets are watching political pressure on the Fed ahead of the Oct. 28 meeting and the CPI release.
Source: PANews
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