Why is the US Fed chair criminal probe causing global alarm?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 14, 2026 at 11:54 PM

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In January 2026, the Trump administration initiated a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the head of the US Federal Reserve. This unprecedented action has sparked global alarm due to concerns that the Fed's independence is being undermined. Powell himself denounced the probe as politically motivated. The investigation's implications are causing widespread concern among economists, political analysts, and investment managers in locations such as Washington D.C., London, and Dublin. Experts fear the investigation could damage the credibility and autonomy of the central bank.

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Adrian Finighan 30% Dublin 30% London 30% David McWilliams 40% Eric Ham 40% Washington DC 40% Justin Urquhart-Stewart 40% United States ×270% Trump administration ×280% US Federal Reserve 85% Jerome Powell ×290%

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