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Podcast: Unchained
Episode: Bits + Bips: Why a Trump vs. Fed Showdown Would Crush the U.S. Dollar
Description: An independent Federal Reserve has long been the cornerstone of U.S. economic stability, but what happens when that foundation is shaken?In this week’s episode of Bits + Bips, the panel digs into one of the most dramatic threats yet to financial markets: Donald Trump’s suggestion that he could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. It’s not just political theater, it’s a potential major blow to the credibility of the U.S. dollar and the independence of the world’s most important central bank.Joining the panel is Zach Pandl, Head of Research a...