The White House has intensified its criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding excessive office building renovations, which have surged by $700 million. President Trump's administration, represented by budget advisor Russ Vought, expressed deep concern over Powell's management, claiming the renovations reached a total of $2.5 billion. This criticism reflects a shift in strategy against the Federal Open Market Committee. Despite these concerns, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem defended the institution's autonomy and highlighted the importance of independent central banks for better economic outcomes.
Vought criticized the Fed's building renovations, calling it an "ostentatious overhaul" and stated it's over budget by $700 million. This push represents a broader effort to challenge the central bank's autonomy.
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem defended the Fed's independence, noting that independent central banks are associated with better inflation and employment outcomes globally.
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