🚨 The Fed Power Story Isn’t Finished Yet…
Just when it seemed like Jerome Powell might be on his way out, things flipped 👀
The DOJ has dropped its criminal investigation. But here’s where it gets interesting — the Fed is still running its own internal probe.
And the bigger point? Powell isn’t disappearing anytime soon.
Yes, his Chair term ends May 15. But he remains on the Federal Reserve Board until 2028 — and that matters.
As analyst Jon Hilsenrath put it, “As long as he is a Fed governor, he has leverage.”
In other words: Powell still holds influence and could still make key moves.
This is no longer just about monetary policy. It’s starting to look like a real power clash between the Fed and political forces ⚖️
Markets don’t like uncertainty — and right now, there’s a lot of it:
Leadership questions
Ongoing investigations
Political pressure
All signs point to potential volatility ahead.
Bottom line:
Powell might step down as Chair, but he’s far from out. The real fight could just be getting started.