Global Investing
FT: Trump vs. Powell - Market on edge
Donald Trump needs Jay Powell and he probably knows it.
Key topics
Trump’s threats to fire Powell spook markets and shake investor confidence
Ending Fed independence risks recession and lower asset valuations
Odds of Powell’s removal vary, but damage to US credibility is ongoing
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By Robert Armstrong