Firing of Fed Governor Heads to Court

Global equities were little changed on the week, though the S&P 500 reached a record high Thursday.

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Trump move on Fed governor jolts markets

Donald Trump’s move to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook raised alarm over central bank independence, briefly pushing 30-year Treasury yields to 4.96%.

UBS Asset Management warned that stacking the Fed with loyalists could damage its credibility, pushing long-term yields higher. Stable forward inflation expectations (see chart) are enabling cuts and any sign of de-anchoring would likely end the easing cycle quickly, the firm suggested.

In asset allocation, the Swiss firm remains constructive on equities, bearish the dollar, and bullish on precious metals as hedges. Invesco US said the Cook episode underscored the administration’s drive to reshape the Fed and force easier policy. Meanwhile, Federated Hermes added that political pressure is already weakening the Fed’s sway over long-term rates, leaving only the front end responsive to cuts.

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