The Fed ‘desperately’ wants to avoid a recession because it doesn’t want to get blamed and put its independence at risk, top economist says

FortuneSaturday, September 13, 2025 at 6:30:13 PM
The Fed ‘desperately’ wants to avoid a recession because it doesn’t want to get blamed and put its independence at risk, top economist says
A top economist highlights the Federal Reserve's strong desire to avoid a recession, emphasizing that they fear being blamed for economic downturns, which could jeopardize their independence.
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