Bostic Warns Political Battles Undermine Fed Independence

Outgoing Fed official Raphael Bostic warned that political battles erode public trust. He said independence is vital for U.S. economic and global standing.

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Raphael Bostic, the outgoing President of the Atlanta Federal Reserve, issued a stark warning on Wednesday regarding the political climate surrounding the central bank. In a farewell essay published ahead of his departure this Friday, Bostic asserted that political battles are eroding public confidence in the institution's independence. He argued that this trend poses a significant threat to the economic stability of the United States[Country:{ "assets":{ "country":"US" } }] and its standing within the global economy.

Raphael Bostic, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, speaks at a conference in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2023. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo
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