The Fed’s future hangs in balance after Trump’s assault
The central bank does not work properly if a president can bend it to his will
The central bank does not work properly if a president can bend it to his will

The president’s intensifying assault on central bank independence risks backfiring

History teaches us that chaos follows when leaders undermine the independence of central banks

The escalating conflict between the White House and the US central bank could have far-reaching consequences

A wave of new research suggests Donald Trump is taking significant risks with his assaults on the US Federal Reserve

Convoluted messaging and conflicting policies have been hallmarks of the president’s year

President’s moves could erode central bank’s credibility and push up long-term inflation and rates, economists say