In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges, former Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida and the Hoover Institution’s John Cochrane discuss whether the Fed’s independence is in jeopardy. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report.

Is Fed independence at risk?

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"In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges, former Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida and the Hoover Institution’s John Cochrane discuss whether the Fed’s independence is in jeopardy. This episode explores the latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/top-of-mind/fed-independence-how-concerning\">Top of Mind report</a>.\r\nThis episode was recorded on April 30, May 6, and May 19, 2025.\r\n"

In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges, former Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida and the Hoover Institution’s John Cochrane discuss whether the Fed’s independence is in jeopardy. This episode explores the latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/top-of-mind/fed-independence-how-concerning">Top of Mind report</a>.
This episode was recorded on April 30, May 6, and May 19, 2025.

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