Stephen Miran, U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to fill a seat at the Federal Reserve, has parried questions from lawmakers about whether he will make interest-rate decisions independently of presidential pressure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/05/economy/fed-nominee-miran-senate-panel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #us #federalreserve #donaldtrump #stephenmiran
Trump's pick for Fed tells Senate panel he's 'not at all' president's puppet

The hearing was held as Trump steps up efforts to exert control over the central bank, including an unprecedented attempt to remove a sitting Fed governor.

The Japan Times