FRB Chair Candidate Kevin Hassett Says Trump Remarks Won’t Affect Rate Decisions

Kevin Hassett, a leading candidate for U.S. Federal Reserve Board chair, emphasized that President Donald Trump’s statements do not impact monetary policy decisions on interest rates.

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  • Federal Reserve Board (FRB): The central banking system of the United States, responsible for setting monetary policy and regulating financial institutions.
  • Interest Rate Decisions: Policy determinations by a central bank to set the cost of borrowing money, influencing economic activity.