Jerome Powell is openly challenging President Trump’s economic policies and defending the Federal Reserve’s independence. Powell criticized tariffs as harmful to the economy and asserted the Fed would not bow to political pressure. Trump swiftly responded, reiterating his desire to replace Powell, highlighting the ongoing tension over monetary policy and the Fed’s autonomy.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others