• The Massachusetts senator argues that removing Powell would destabilize markets. 
  • The dismissal will also lead to compromise the Federal Reserve’s independence, drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes.

The Senator of the United States, Elizabeth Warren, has warned that the announcement of Donald Trump to terminate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, could cause a crash in the financial markets of the state. 

Powell faced severe criticism from Trump, along with the accusation of being politically biased. Mr. President also slammed the current chairman of the Fed. Trump pointed out that he is failing to tackle the growing interest rates, which better align with the economic objectives of the nation. 

With his historic victory in the 47th presidential election, Trump came into power for the 2nd time, and his ongoing term is largely appreciated as he seems to be fulfilling his promises in order to help the United States stand out on the list in terms of economic development. 

The spiking uncertainty due to tariffs and interest rates, Trump has been closely observing the work of Powell, and some say the president isn’t happy with the sitting Fed chairman, which might soon result in his termination.  

The Senator stands by the fact that dismissing Powell would erode the independence of the Federal Reserve, and along with that, it will also be legally questionable. She also highlighted that the step will not only take investor confidence but also destabilize the financial markets. 

The financial experts are also in favour of Warren’s opinion that says that terminating Powell could cause increased market volatility and long-term economic uncertainty. The experts also mention that the credibility of the central bank is essential for maintaining investor trust and keeping an effective monetary policy.  

Powell’s argument on Termination 

Back in 2018, Trump appointed Powell as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Chair has maintained that the law does not allow a President to terminate a sitting Fed chair without any cause. He also mentioned that he wants to serve his full term, extending through May 2026. 

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