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Bessent Affirms Fed’s Independence and Credibility Amid Political Speculation
Bessent emphasizes the Federal Reserve's need to maintain independence and credibility, avoiding political influence. He refrains from commenting on President Trump's authority to dismiss Fed officials over policy disagreements.
Date:
04.02.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
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| EURCHF | 0.917420 | +0.1583% |
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| USDTRY | 43.454400 | -0.028528% |
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