Washington, Jan 16, 2025 (AFP) - Bessent says US Fed should be independent on monetary policy

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2025-01-16

Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Treasury secretary, said Thursday that he supports the US central bank's independence when it comes to monetary policy. Speaking at his confirmation hearing, Bessent told US lawmakers that the Federal Reserve's policymaking committee "should be independent" of the president. bys/nro ...

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