The bond market is sending a clear signal about Fed independence
The U.S. bond market doesn’t seem all that anxious yet about President Trump’s efforts to sway the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions.
Last updated: 2026-01-29 18:32:29 ET
The U.S. bond market doesn’t seem all that anxious yet about President Trump’s efforts to sway the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions.
In an interview with CBS News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the DOJ investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying, "I think that the message is that independence does not mean no accountability." He also addressed the new Trump Acco...
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