Fed Independence Vital for Dollar Confidence, Brainard Forecasts Economic Growth

Fed Independence Vital for Dollar Confidence

Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard emphasized the importance of the central bank’s independence for maintaining global investor confidence in the U.S. dollar. She shared her insights during an appearance on Bloomberg’s The China Show.

US Growth Forecast

Brainard predicts that U.S. economic growth could accelerate in the first half of 2026, indicating potential positive developments for the economy.