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Politics
Anna Wise

Global central banks show ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed chairman after threats

US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is facing the threat of a criminal investigation under the Trump administration (Alex Brandon/AP/PA) - (AP)

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has joined global central bank bosses in offering “solidarity” to US counterpart Jerome Powell as he faces the threat of a criminal investigation under the Trump administration.

The statement of support is signed by 11 leaders, including European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde.

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