⚡️ JUST IN: HASSETT TAKES AIM AT THE FED
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett reaffirmed that the U.S. should “respect the independence of the Federal Reserve,” but followed with a sharp qualifier — saying the economy is not booming because of the Fed.$XRP
⚠️ Read between the lines:
• Signals growing frustration with current monetary policy
• Implies economic strength is coming from fiscal policy and the private sector, not rate decisions
• Adds pressure to an already tense Fed–White House relationship$ENA
📉 Market angle:
• Reinforces uncertainty around future rate cuts
• Keeps volatility elevated across equities, bonds, and crypto
• Strengthens the narrative that political scrutiny of the Fed is intensifying
🔥 Bottom line:$BIFI
The Fed may be “independent” on paper, but the criticism is getting louder — and markets are listening.
