<p>來源：美聯儲官網，由金色財經整理</p>
<p>今早，《紐約時報》報道，美國聯邦檢察官已對美聯儲主席傑羅姆·鮑威爾展開調查，涉及美聯儲總部的翻新。鮑威爾隨後發表聲明稱，美國司法部在上週五威脅將對他因去年六月在參議院作證而提出刑事指控，該證詞涉及對大樓多年的翻新。大陪審團傳票是在上週五送達的。新的威脅與他的證詞或翻新項目無關；這只是一個藉口。更廣泛的問題是，美聯儲是否會繼續根據證據和經濟數據設定利率，還是會受到政治壓力和恐嚇的影響。鮑威爾表示，** 在履行職責時，他既不應害怕政治壓力，也不應偏袒任何政治立場 **，並將繼續如此。他還表示對法治的深切尊重，但指出 ** 這一行為是前所未有的 **，應在當前政府對美聯儲持續施壓的背景下進行審視。市場對鮑威爾調查的反應不一。共和黨參議員蒂利斯表示，任何美聯儲提名人，包括主席，都會在鮑威爾的法律案件解決之前被擱置。安聯首席經濟顧問穆罕默德·埃爾 - 埃裏安評論稱，** 當前局勢可能暴露出更深層次的問題，並進一步侵蝕美聯儲本已脆弱的公眾信譽 **。現在迫切需要的是，繼任者應致力於實施必要的改革，以恢復世界上最具影響力的中央銀行的有效運作。以下是鮑威爾聲明的全文：上週五，司法部向美聯儲發出了大陪審團傳票，威脅對我去年六月在參議院銀行委員會作證提出刑事指控。該證詞部分涉及對一座歷史悠久的美聯儲大樓的多年翻新項目。我深切尊重法治和民主制度中的問責制。沒有人——包括美聯儲主席——高於法律。但這一前所未有的行為應在來自本屆政府的威脅和持續壓力的更廣泛背景下進行審視。這一新的威脅並非針對我去年六月的證詞，也與美聯儲大樓的翻新無關。它也與國會的監督職能無關；美聯儲通過證詞和其他公開披露，已盡一切努力讓國會了解翻新項目的進展。這些都是藉口。這一刑事指控的威脅源於美聯儲根據公眾利益的最佳評估設定利率，而不是單純迎合總統的偏好。這關乎美聯儲是否能夠繼續根據證據和經濟狀況設定利率，或者貨幣政策是否會受到政治壓力或恐嚇的影響。我在美聯儲董事會服務了四個政府，經歷了共和黨和民主黨兩屆政府。在每屆政府中，我都堅持公正和廉潔的原則，抵制政治壓力，保持公正，專注於實現價格穩定和充分就業。公共服務有時需要在威脅面前堅定不移的承諾。我將繼續堅持誠信，致力於為美國人民服務，並履行我在參議院確認的職責。謝謝。</p>

<p>美聯儲主席傑羅姆·鮑威爾就美國聯邦檢察官針對美聯儲總部翻新啓動的刑事調查發表聲明。鮑威爾表示，他不會受到政治壓力的影響，將繼續根據經濟數據履行職責。他強調了此次調查的前所未有性以及維護美聯儲獨立性的重要性。市場反應不一，人們對這可能對美聯儲的信譽和未來領導層產生的影響表示擔憂</p>

<p>Source: Federal Reserve website, compiled by Jinse Finance</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>來源：美聯儲官網，由金色財經整理</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，《紐約時報》報道，美國聯邦檢察官已對美聯儲主席傑羅姆·鮑威爾展開調查，涉及美聯儲總部的翻新。鮑威爾隨後發表聲明稱，美國司法部在上週五威脅將對他因去年六月在參議院作證而提出刑事指控，該證詞涉及對大樓多年的翻新。大陪審團傳票是在上週五送達的。新的威脅與他的證詞或翻新項目無關；這只是一個藉口。更廣泛的問題是，美聯儲是否會繼續根據證據和經濟數據設定利率，還是會受到政治壓力和恐嚇的影響。鮑威爾表示，** 在履行職責時，他既不應害怕政治壓力，也不應偏袒任何政治立場 **，並將繼續如此。他還表示對法治的深切尊重，但指出 ** 這一行為是前所未有的 **，應在當前政府對美聯儲持續施壓的背景下進行審視。市場對鮑威爾調查的反應不一。共和黨參議員蒂利斯表示，任何美聯儲提名人，包括主席，都會在鮑威爾的法律案件解決之前被擱置。安聯首席經濟顧問穆罕默德·埃爾 - 埃裏安評論稱，** 當前局勢可能暴露出更深層次的問題，並進一步侵蝕美聯儲本已脆弱的公眾信譽 **。現在迫切需要的是，繼任者應致力於實施必要的改革，以恢復世界上最具影響力的中央銀行的有效運作。以下是鮑威爾聲明的全文：上週五，司法部向美聯儲發出了大陪審團傳票，威脅對我去年六月在參議院銀行委員會作證提出刑事指控。該證詞部分涉及對一座歷史悠久的美聯儲大樓的多年翻新項目。我深切尊重法治和民主制度中的問責制。沒有人——包括美聯儲主席——高於法律。但這一前所未有的行為應在來自本屆政府的威脅和持續壓力的更廣泛背景下進行審視。這一新的威脅並非針對我去年六月的證詞，也與美聯儲大樓的翻新無關。它也與國會的監督職能無關；美聯儲通過證詞和其他公開披露，已盡一切努力讓國會了解翻新項目的進展。這些都是藉口。這一刑事指控的威脅源於美聯儲根據公眾利益的最佳評估設定利率，而不是單純迎合總統的偏好。這關乎美聯儲是否能夠繼續根據證據和經濟狀況設定利率，或者貨幣政策是否會受到政治壓力或恐嚇的影響。我在美聯儲董事會服務了四個政府，經歷了共和黨和民主黨兩屆政府。在每屆政府中，我都堅持公正和廉潔的原則，抵制政治壓力，保持公正，專注於實現價格穩定和充分就業。公共服務有時需要在威脅面前堅定不移的承諾。我將繼續堅持誠信，致力於為美國人民服務，並履行我在參議院確認的職責。謝謝。</p>
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鮑威爾的聲明駁斥了這些指控：他不受政治壓力的影響，堅定地履行自己的職責