Why is the US Fed chair criminal probe causing global alarm?

The Trump administration’s decision to launch the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve has prompted international alarm.

Jerome Powell also denounced the probe as politically-motivated.

But why is this case causing so much concern worldwide?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Eric Ham – Political analyst and former US Congressional staffer in Washington DC

Justin Urquhart-Stewart – Investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London

David McWilliams – Economist, author and podcast host in Dublin