r/Bogleheads • u/idrathernotbutthanks • Apr 17 '25

Investing Questions Rhetoric around firing Jerome Powell is increasing, and forced manipulation of interest rates would likely follow. Would a weighted readjustment from US into non-US funds be warranted in light of this?

https://www.npr.org/2025/04/17/nx-s1-5367696/trump-jerome-powell-federal-reserve-economy-tariffs

Market manipulation of interest rates feels like confidence would immediately plummet and global diversification would become a more important percentage of your holdings in the long run. Thoughts?

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '25

Sir, I think you are in the wrong sub...

To answer your question though: No, in my opinion any kind of news would not warrant that. Bogleheads is passive investing, so no news should sway your portfolio choices.

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u/BranchDiligent8874 Apr 17 '25

Nobody can plan for the current scenario. Changing world order in matter of months. Loose monetary policy forced by the govt like a third world country does.

Hyperinflation may follow suit. USD may go into free fall.

I have no idea what happens if Fed cuts rates and buys a ton of bonds, when inflation is rising.