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Discussion about more political oversight or political control of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) occasionally heats up. We are seeing more of this type of discourse today as the election approaches. In our view, limited Fed independence could prove disastrous. While we can be critical of Fed policies, history shows that more political influence can make the situation worse, not better.
By Stringer Asset ManagementDiscussion about more political oversight or political control of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) occasionally heats up. We are seeing more of this type of discourse today as the election approaches. In our view, limited Fed independence could prove disastrous. While we can be critical of Fed policies, history shows that more political influence can make the situation worse, not better.