A second presidency of Donald Trump could threaten the Federal Reserve’s independence, which is a cornerstone of monetary policy.
We’ll unpack what a Trump win means for stocks, bonds, tariffs, interest rates and more.
The Federal Reserve is meeting today and tomorrow to determine what to do next about interest rates. The central bank is designed to do its work insulated from politicians, but Trump may threaten that tradition.
The Federal Reserve’s easing of interest rates may be one factor that turned the mood around. Another could be the election.