The White House denied Monday that President Trump directed the Justice Department to launch an investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that no formal directive was issued. This clarification comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Fed's monetary policy decisions and their ripple effects on financial markets. The independence of central banks remains a critical factor influencing global liquidity conditions and asset valuations. Market participants are closely monitoring policy signals from both political and monetary authorities as they navigate the current economic landscape.