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The Economist @economist.com

All things being equal, greater political influence over the Fed will raise interest rates because of the extra risk of bad decisions. Given Donald Trump’s wishes, the irony is obvious

sep 1, 2025, 8:40 pm • 18 6

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miket330.bsky.social @miket330.bsky.social

Don't let this fool have his way, he's trying to impress his rich friends bc he has no soul, he's not an economist!!, his goal is putins goal burn down the west....

sep 1, 2025, 8:56 pm • 0 0 • view
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Margot Sibley @margotsibley25.bsky.social

Connie is a short term fella. He wants to skim the US Treasury and spin his expertise to bear in bankrupting the US.

sep 1, 2025, 9:04 pm • 1 0 • view
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Skeeter65 @skeeter65.bsky.social

Ask what Trump wants to HIDE by getting access to & control over the Fed….what do they have evidence of that makes him fear its release? He & Musk’s WEAPONIZATION OF COVID perhaps?

sep 1, 2025, 8:56 pm • 0 0 • view