Bank of England's Bailey says US Fed situation 'very serious'
Andrew Bailey highlighted that the Federal Reserve's extensive crisis interventions, including quantitative easing and multiple rate hikes, challenge its practical independence from political and market pressures.
- Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, said there is 'considerably more doubt' about future interest rate cuts due to increased inflation risk.
- Bailey expressed concern about threats to the US Federal Reserve's independence from political interference, calling it a 'very serious' situation.
- Bailey stressed the importance of central bank independence, stating that trading it against government decisions would be 'a very dangerous road to go down.
17 Articles
17 Articles
Trump wants to influence the decisions of the US Federal Reserve.
Bailey slams Trump's 'dangerous' threats against US Federal Reserve
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has said he is “very concerned” about President Trump’s threats against the US Federal Reserve. In a hearing before the Treasury Select Committee, Bailey said the threat to the Fed’s independence was a “very serious situation”. The Governor said he was worried about attempts to “trade off” monetary and financial stability maintained by independent central banks. “I’m afraid I just think that is a very da…
"This is a very serious situation," said Andrew Bailey in the British Parliament, echoing concerns already expressed by ECB President Christine Lagarde.
Bank of England chief warns attacks on central bank independence are ‘dangerous’
Andrew Bailey said he was ‘very concerned’ by independence issues facing the US’s Federal Reserve.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium











