Powell says he'll remain on Fed board, denying Trump another appointee

Naijaonpoint_ng | 01-05-2026 10:16pm |

Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday that he intends to continue serving on the Federal Reserve Board after his term as chair concludes next month, although the duration of his continued service remains unspecified. He expressed concern that the legal challenges posed by the Trump administration are jeopardizing the independence of the central bank. Powell's decision effectively denies former President Trump the opportunity to appoint a successor to the chair position in the near future.

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