Dr. Larry Hatheway – Is the Fed’s Independence at Risk?

The Fed’s existence is rooted in congressional legislation but are there enough legal guardrails to prevent encroachment by the executive branch? In this episode, Dr. Larry Hatheway, Founder of HarbourAdvisors, explores how the Republican Party’s consolidation of power may reshape how the Fed operates. Dr. Hatheway discusses the potential for increased government oversight, the possibility of the White House influencing monetary policy, and what this could mean for inflation and market volatility. This episode was recorded on November 22, 2024.