Markets Hold Steady Despite Trump’s Escalating Fed Criticism

US equity benchmarks were little changed on Wednesday even as President Donald Trump intensified his public attacks on the Federal Reserve, renewing accusations that its interest-rate policy is hampering economic growth. The President’s latest remarks deepened concern among policy analysts about political pressure on the central bank, whose independence is regarded as a cornerstone of market credibility. Despite the rhetoric, trading desks reported limited repositioning. Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at IG, said investors may be underpricing the risk that sustained White House criticism could erode confidence in the Fed’s decision-making and eventually unsettle asset prices. For now, however, major indexes have held near recent levels, signaling that many traders see the dispute as political noise rather than an immediate threat to monetary policy.