币界网报道:Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell defended the central bank's independence amid criticism from President Donald Trump, stating that the Fed's decisions are based solely on economic data and analysis, not political pressure. Powell emphasized the importance of maintaining the Fed's autonomy to ensure long-term economic stability, while acknowledging the challenges of navigating current trade tensions and slowing global growth. The remarks come as Trump continues to publicly pressure the Fed to cut interest rates, with markets pricing in a high probability of a rate reduction at the upcoming July meeting.