POWELL PUSHES BACK MARKETS TURN CAUTIOUS
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has openly pushed
back against political pressure, saying recent legal threats stem from refusing to align with
President Trump’s rate demands. This rare public stance rattled markets fast.
US futures dipped, risk appetite softened, and volatility picked up as traders priced in
rising political risk around monetary policy. With rate cuts already in doubt and Powell nearing the end of his term, Fed
independence is now a live market variable.
Market Watch:
Politics is officially back in the price action.
