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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 8 MIN

How will the financial markets be affected if President Trump replaces Fed Chair Powell?

from On Investors’ Minds - APAC Edition · host JP Morgan Asset Management Market Insights

In this 105th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui takes a closer look at the recent interactions between U.S. President Trump, and U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, and the friction between the two.  How important is it for the U.S. Fed to be independent of political influence?  What would likely be changes to the Fed if Powell were to step down as Fed Chair at the end of his current term in 2026?  What is the potential impact on Fed policy in the medium term?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 3rd quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP104).   For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

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