Bank of America CEO Moynihan warns markets will punish any Fed meddling as tariff outlook steadies
NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 04:32 ET Bank of America Chief Executive Brian Moynihan warned that financial markets would not tolerate political interference at the Federal Reserve as President Donald Trump looks for a successor to Chair Jerome Powell. The remarks matter now because Trump has signaled he wants sweeping changes at the central bank as it continues to steer interest rates lower after an inflation fight. Powell’s term as chair is set to expire in May 2026, and Trump has repeatedly criticized him over rate policy. Trade policy is also back in focus for investors and corporate borrowers after