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Why is the investigation into Jerome Powell causing global concern?

Why is the investigation into Jerome Powell causing global concern?

Update: 2026-01-14
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International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern worldwide? 

In this episode: 

  • Eric Ham, political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer in Washington DC
  • Justin Urquhart-Stewart, investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London
  • David McWilliams, economist, author and podcast host in Dublin

Host: Adrian Finighan 

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Why is the investigation into Jerome Powell causing global concern?

Why is the investigation into Jerome Powell causing global concern?

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