What’s at Risk if the Fed Becomes as Partisan as the Rest of Washington

The credibility of the Federal Reserve around the world has been built over decades. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/upshot/fed-moore-cain-risk-partisanship.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Herman Cain Opens a New #MeToo Minefield for Republicans

President Trump’s Federal Reserve pick is forcing lawmakers to confront a fresh round of uncomfortable allegations of sexual misconduct against women as the 2020 campaign begins. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/business/herman-cain-federal-reserve.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Trump Says Fed Should Cut Rates and Lift Economy

President Trump said on Friday that he wants another round of quantitative easing from the central bank. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/business/economy/trump-fed-interest-rates.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Trump Considering Herman Cain, Former Pizza Executive, for Fed Board

The potential nomination signals the second time in weeks that the president has considered someone with partisan views for the Fed. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/business/herman-cain-federal-reserve.html?partner=rss&emc=rss