Bessent Says Powell Staying On Is ‘Violation’ of All Fed Norms
Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Jerome Powell for his decision to stay on the Federal Reserve Board after he steps down as the US central bank’s chair, saying it amounts to a break with Fed tradition.
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