Worldwide Central Bankers on the Assertion by Federal Reserve Chair Powell on 11 January 2026

We stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H.
Powell. The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of value, monetary and
financial stability within the curiosity of the residents that we serve. It’s due to this fact
crucial to protect that independence, with full respect for the rule of legislation and
democratic accountability. Chair Powell has served with integrity, centered on his
mandate and an unwavering dedication to the general public curiosity. To us, he’s a
revered colleague who’s held within the highest regard by all who’ve labored with
him.

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Financial institution on behalf of the ECB
Governing Council
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Financial institution of England
Erik Thedéen, Governor of Sveriges Riksbank
Christian Kettel Thomsen, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Danmarks
Nationalbank
Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss Nationwide Financial institution
Ida Wolden Bache, Governor of Norges Financial institution
Michele Bullock, Governor of the Reserve Financial institution of Australia
Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Financial institution of Canada
Chang Yong Rhee, Governor of the Financial institution of Korea
Gabriel Galípolo, Governor of the Banco Central do Brasil
Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Financial institution
Anna Breman, Governor of the Reserve Financial institution of New Zealand
François Villeroy de Galhau, Chair of the Board of Administrators of the Financial institution for
Worldwide Settlements
Pablo Hernández de Cos, Common Supervisor of the Financial institution for Worldwide Settlements