US Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell

US Justice Department ends criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, clearing path for successor Kevin Warsh's confirmation. | Contesto: cronaca

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• US Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell

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The United States Justice Department announced Friday that it has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that is expected to clear the path for the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh. The decision, confirmed by department officials, brings to a close a probe that had cast a shadow over Powell’s tenure and raised questions about the independence of the nation’s central bank. The investigation, whose specific focus was not disclosed in the announcement, had been underway for several months, though it had not resulted in any formal charges against Powell. The resolution of the probe removes a significant obstacle for Warsh, a former Fed governor who was nominated by the White House to succeed Powell. With the criminal investigation now concluded, Senate confirmation hearings for Warsh are expected to proceed without the cloud of legal uncertainty that had surrounded Powell’s leadership. Political analysts note that the timing of the announcement, just weeks before the scheduled confirmation process, suggests a deliberate effort to avoid further disruption to the Federal Reserve’s leadership transition. The Justice Department’s decision has implications beyond the immediate personnel change. The Federal Reserve, which sets monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, has long prided itself on its independence from political influence. The investigation into its chair had raised concerns among economists and lawmakers about potential politicization of law enforcement. Friday’s announcement is likely to be welcomed by financial markets, which had been watching the situation closely for signs of instability at the central bank. Background on the investigation remains limited, as the Justice Department has not released details of the allegations that prompted the probe. Powell, who has served as Fed chair since 2018, has maintained his innocence throughout the process. His term was set to expire in the coming months, and his decision not to seek reappointment had already been announced prior to the investigation’s conclusion. The White House has declined to comment on the specifics of the case, instead focusing...

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