Market Matters from New York Life Investment Management

A full guide to Fed independence (January 20, 2026)

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Why does Federal Reserve independence matter, and how would markets respond if it weakened? On Market Matters, Julia Hermann and Sarah Hirsch break down the Fed’s mandate, its structure, and the early market signals investors would likely see if independence risks grow.