Don Brash: Former NZ Reserve Bank Governor on Anna Breman signing a letter of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Don Brash says everyone should be concerned about political interference regarding matters at America's central bank.
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he's now embroiled in a criminal investigation because he didn't cut interest rates as much as Donald Trump wanted.
Trump denies involvement but is standing by calls for Powell to be replaced.
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman signed a joint statement in support of Powell, saying he's highly respected, with an unwavering commitment to the public interest.
But Winston Peters rebuked her for it, saying she needs to stay in her New Zealand lane…
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