<p>来源：美联储官网，由金色财经整理</p>
<p>今早，《纽约时报》报道，美国联邦检察官已对美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔展开调查，涉及美联储总部的翻新。鲍威尔随后发表声明称，美国司法部在上周五威胁将对他因去年六月在参议院作证而提出刑事指控，该证词涉及对大楼多年的翻新。大陪审团传票是在上周五送达的。新的威胁与他的证词或翻新项目无关；这只是一个借口。更广泛的问题是，美联储是否会继续根据证据和经济数据设定利率，还是会受到政治压力和恐吓的影响。鲍威尔表示，** 在履行职责时，他既不应害怕政治压力，也不应偏袒任何政治立场 **，并将继续如此。他还表示对法治的深切尊重，但指出 ** 这一行为是前所未有的 **，应在当前政府对美联储持续施压的背景下进行审视。市场对鲍威尔调查的反应不一。共和党参议员蒂利斯表示，任何美联储提名人，包括主席，都会在鲍威尔的法律案件解决之前被搁置。安联首席经济顾问穆罕默德·埃尔 - 埃里安评论称，** 当前局势可能暴露出更深层次的问题，并进一步侵蚀美联储本已脆弱的公众信誉 **。现在迫切需要的是，继任者应致力于实施必要的改革，以恢复世界上最具影响力的中央银行的有效运作。以下是鲍威尔声明的全文：上周五，司法部向美联储发出了大陪审团传票，威胁对我去年六月在参议院银行委员会作证提出刑事指控。该证词部分涉及对一座历史悠久的美联储大楼的多年翻新项目。我深切尊重法治和民主制度中的问责制。没有人——包括美联储主席——高于法律。但这一前所未有的行为应在来自本届政府的威胁和持续压力的更广泛背景下进行审视。这一新的威胁并非针对我去年六月的证词，也与美联储大楼的翻新无关。它也与国会的监督职能无关；美联储通过证词和其他公开披露，已尽一切努力让国会了解翻新项目的进展。这些都是借口。这一刑事指控的威胁源于美联储根据公众利益的最佳评估设定利率，而不是单纯迎合总统的偏好。这关乎美联储是否能够继续根据证据和经济状况设定利率，或者货币政策是否会受到政治压力或恐吓的影响。我在美联储董事会服务了四个政府，经历了共和党和民主党两届政府。在每届政府中，我都坚持公正和廉洁的原则，抵制政治压力，保持公正，专注于实现价格稳定和充分就业。公共服务有时需要在威胁面前坚定不移的承诺。我将继续坚持诚信，致力于为美国人民服务，并履行我在参议院确认的职责。谢谢。</p>

<p>美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔就美国联邦检察官针对美联储总部翻新启动的刑事调查发表声明。鲍威尔表示，他不会受到政治压力的影响，将继续根据经济数据履行职责。他强调了此次调查的前所未有性以及维护美联储独立性的重要性。市场反应不一，人们对这可能对美联储的信誉和未来领导层产生的影响表示担忧</p>

<p>Source: Federal Reserve website, compiled by Jinse Finance</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>来源：美联储官网，由金色财经整理</p>
</div><p>This morning, The New York Times reported that U.S. federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding the renovation of the Federal Reserve headquarters. Powell subsequently issued a statement saying that the U.S. Department of Justice threatened on Friday to file criminal charges against him for his Senate testimony last June, which concerned years of renovations to the building. The grand jury subpoena was served last Friday. The new threat is unrelated to his testimony or the renovation project; it's just a pretext. The broader question is whether the Federal Reserve will continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic data, or will be swayed by political pressure and intimidation. Powell stated that **in fulfilling his duties, he should neither fear political pressure nor favor any political stance**, and will continue to do so. He also expressed deep respect for the rule of law, but noted that **this action is unprecedented** and should be examined within the context of the current administration's continued pressure on the Federal Reserve. Market reactions to the investigation of Powell were mixed. Republican Senator Tillis stated that no nominee for the Federal Reserve, including chairman, would be confirmed until Powell's legal case is resolved. Allianz's chief economic advisor, Mohamed El-Erian, commented that **the current situation may expose deeper problems and further erode the Federal Reserve's already fragile public credibility**. What is urgently needed now is for the successor to be committed to implementing necessary reforms to restore the effective operation of the world's most influential central bank. The following is the full text of Powell's statement: Last Friday, the Department of Justice issued a grand jury subpoena to the Federal Reserve, threatening criminal charges against me for my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June. That testimony was partly related to a years-long renovation project of a historic Federal Reserve building. I deeply respect the rule of law and accountability in a democratic system. No one—including the Federal Reserve Chairman—is above the law. But this unprecedented action should be viewed in the broader context of threats and continued pressure from this administration. This new threat is not directed at my testimony last June, nor at the renovation of the Federal Reserve building. It is also unrelated to Congress's oversight function; the Federal Reserve has made every effort, through testimony and other public disclosures, to keep Congress informed of the progress of the renovation project. These are all pretexts. The threat of this criminal charge stems from the Federal Reserve's setting of interest rates based on the best assessment of the public interest, rather than simply catering to the president's preferences. This concerns whether the Fed can continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether monetary policy will be swayed by political pressure or intimidation. I have served four administrations on the Federal Reserve Board, under both Republican and Democratic administrations. In each administration, I have upheld the principles of impartiality and incorruptibility, resisting political pressure, remaining unbiased, and focused on achieving price stability and full employment. Public service sometimes requires unwavering commitment in the face of threats. I will continue to uphold integrity, dedicate myself to serving the American people, and fulfill the responsibilities I have been confirmed by the Senate. Thank you.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>今早，《纽约时报》报道，美国联邦检察官已对美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔展开调查，涉及美联储总部的翻新。鲍威尔随后发表声明称，美国司法部在上周五威胁将对他因去年六月在参议院作证而提出刑事指控，该证词涉及对大楼多年的翻新。大陪审团传票是在上周五送达的。新的威胁与他的证词或翻新项目无关；这只是一个借口。更广泛的问题是，美联储是否会继续根据证据和经济数据设定利率，还是会受到政治压力和恐吓的影响。鲍威尔表示，** 在履行职责时，他既不应害怕政治压力，也不应偏袒任何政治立场 **，并将继续如此。他还表示对法治的深切尊重，但指出 ** 这一行为是前所未有的 **，应在当前政府对美联储持续施压的背景下进行审视。市场对鲍威尔调查的反应不一。共和党参议员蒂利斯表示，任何美联储提名人，包括主席，都会在鲍威尔的法律案件解决之前被搁置。安联首席经济顾问穆罕默德·埃尔 - 埃里安评论称，** 当前局势可能暴露出更深层次的问题，并进一步侵蚀美联储本已脆弱的公众信誉 **。现在迫切需要的是，继任者应致力于实施必要的改革，以恢复世界上最具影响力的中央银行的有效运作。以下是鲍威尔声明的全文：上周五，司法部向美联储发出了大陪审团传票，威胁对我去年六月在参议院银行委员会作证提出刑事指控。该证词部分涉及对一座历史悠久的美联储大楼的多年翻新项目。我深切尊重法治和民主制度中的问责制。没有人——包括美联储主席——高于法律。但这一前所未有的行为应在来自本届政府的威胁和持续压力的更广泛背景下进行审视。这一新的威胁并非针对我去年六月的证词，也与美联储大楼的翻新无关。它也与国会的监督职能无关；美联储通过证词和其他公开披露，已尽一切努力让国会了解翻新项目的进展。这些都是借口。这一刑事指控的威胁源于美联储根据公众利益的最佳评估设定利率，而不是单纯迎合总统的偏好。这关乎美联储是否能够继续根据证据和经济状况设定利率，或者货币政策是否会受到政治压力或恐吓的影响。我在美联储董事会服务了四个政府，经历了共和党和民主党两届政府。在每届政府中，我都坚持公正和廉洁的原则，抵制政治压力，保持公正，专注于实现价格稳定和充分就业。公共服务有时需要在威胁面前坚定不移的承诺。我将继续坚持诚信，致力于为美国人民服务，并履行我在参议院确认的职责。谢谢。</p>
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鲍威尔的声明驳斥了这些指控：他不受政治压力的影响，坚定地履行自己的职责