Krishna Guha

Krishna Guha, a former New York Federal Reserve executive now at Evercore ISI, and Kate Davidson, managing editor at Bloomberg News, dive into the impact of Donald Trump’s rhetoric on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. They discuss the potential crisis if Wall Street begins doubting the Fed's independence. Guha warns that confidence in the Fed hinges on its ability to act without political pressure, while Davidson raises questions about Powell's future and the implications of a potential leadership change in the Fed.

Krishna Guha, Vice Chairman at Evercore ISI, shares his insights on the rocky outlook for US markets and the economy. Rob Sockin, Director of Research at Citi, highlights the risks stemming from President Trump's tariff policies and the potential fallout if Fed Chair Jay Powell is fired. These discussions explore how political maneuvers could destabilize economic confidence, impact Fed independence, and reshape trade dynamics amidst ongoing tensions that are steering the global economy.

Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and former economic advisor under Obama, teams up with Krishna Guha, Vice Chairman at Evercore ISI and central banking expert. They dive into the current state of the economy, scrutinizing the Fed's inflation strategies amid political pressures. Guha discusses the potential fallout of threats to Fed leadership, while Goolsbee emphasizes the critical need for central bank independence. The duo also reflects on how tariffs influenced economic policy, providing insights into the future landscape of monetary challenges.