00:00President Donald Trump asked Republican lawmakers this week whether he should fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
00:06Some policymakers and economists caution that even hinting at removing the Fed chair undermines investor confidence
00:12and could damage the credibility of U.S. economic institutions.
00:17The U.S. dollar fell sharply in response this week, reflecting market unease over potential disruption to Fed independence.
00:24Analysts warn that such rhetoric could unsettle financial markets and elevate long-term inflation expectations.
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