US EditionGlobal Central Bankers Express ‘Full Solidarity’ With US Fed’s Powell Amid Trump Threats
- A coalition of global central bank heads published a statement on 13 January 2026, saying they 'stand in full solidarity' with Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the US Federal Reserve.
- The Department of Justice served grand jury subpoenas, Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the US Federal Reserve, disclosed on Sunday, linked to a $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington, which Powell called a pretext for political pressure.
- A coalition of 11 central bank leaders signed the letter backing Powell, describing him as a respected colleague who has served with integrity and commitment to the public interest.
- Powell's planned departure in May has amplified scrutiny over successor confirmation, with Senator Thom Tillis opposing nominees until resolution as financial markets ease short-term rate expectations.
- Senior former officials rallied behind Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the US Federal Reserve, warning of institutional damage if political pressure steers policy.
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Sveriges Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen calls the threat of indictment against Fed Chairman Jerome Powell an “exceptional attack on the independence of the US central bank.” – If there is more politicization of the US central bank – then it could also negatively affect Swedish economic development, says Thedéen.
US President Trump puts pressure on the head of the central bank, but colleagues from all over the world are behind him.
European Central Bankers Signal 'Full Solidarity' With Fed's Jerome Powell
The chairs of a dozen European central banks responded to Powell's declaration of war on the U.S. President by declaring "full solidarity". The post European Central Bankers Signal ‘Full Solidarity’ With Fed’s Jerome Powell appeared first on Breitbart.
Central bank heads, including Canada's, defend U.S. Fed chair Powell
Leaders of central banks from around the world, including Canada's Tiff Macklem, have lined up in support of U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, issuing an unprecedented statement of solidarity after the Trump administration threatened him with a criminal indictment.
After the Justice Department subpoenaed US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, his colleagues at home and abroad are rallying behind him. President Trump's party members are also making their presence felt. Markets remain remarkably calm.
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