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Federal Reserve independence

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Speights

Trump's Fed Control Push Echoes Nixon Era as Investors Brace for Bear Market Risk

Trump's push to control Federal Reserve decisions mirrors Nixon's 1972 influence on Fed Chair Arthur Burns, a precedent that preceded 48% market decline and inflation surge.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Chandrima Sanyal

Political Pressure on Fed Sparks Inflation-Hedging Rush Among ETF Investors

Concerns about Fed independence draw Nixon-era comparisons, prompting investors to seek inflation protection through TIPS, commodities, and energy ETFs.
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