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Powell’s term as Fed chair is coming to an end. Trump wants to fire him anyway.

April 15, 2026·MarketWatch Top StoriesEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Jerome Powell's departure as Federal Reserve chair in 2026 creates uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy direction, with potential implications for Gulf oil pricing, currency stability, and regional asset valuations that GCC investors actively monitor. Any abrupt policy shifts under new Fed leadership could accelerate capital flows between emerging and developed markets, affecting liquidity in Gulf equity and fixed-income markets where dollar-denominated assets remain central to portfolio construction.

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