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The Growing Tensions Between the U.S. Presidency and the Federal Reserve
Market Fluctuations and Political Drama
The recent weeks have seen a tumultuous turn in U.S. economic policy, with market volatility reaching new heights. Over the course of a single day, the stock market experienced a dramatic wipeout of more than $7 billion in value within minutes, underscoring the volatile climate influenced heavily by political rhetoric. Central to this storm is President Donald Trump’s increasing hostility toward Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom Trump has publicly criticized and even hinted at removing from office.