The tension between the Federal Reserve and the administration continues escalating. Fed Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Justice Department is reportedly pressuring the central bank over monetary policy decisions, specifically regarding interest rate moves. This political friction over rate management reflects deeper disagreements about economic direction. Such conflicts around Fed independence historically create significant market volatility, given how interest rate trajectories influence asset valuations across equities, bonds, and digital currencies alike. The outcome of this standoff could reshape macroeconomic conditions in the coming quarters.