Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has issued his most explicit public defense of central bank independence to date, stating he will "do my job" even if President Donald Trump challenges his policy decisions.
The remarks, reported by Reuters on Tuesday, represent a significant escalation in Warsh's public stance on the separation between the White House and the Fed.
The comments come amid growing market sensitivity to potential political pressure on monetary policy.
Investors have been closely monitoring the relationship between the administration and the central bank, with concerns that political interference could distort interest rate decisions.
Warsh's direct language is intended to reassure markets that the Fed remains committed to data-driven policy rather than political expediency.
This development follows a series of statements from Warsh emphasizing the Fed's operational autonomy.