Increasing political pressure that threatens to undermine the Federal Reserve’s independence may significantly damage the economy in the long term, even as lower interest rates resulting from this pressure will likely lead to a short-term economic boost.

Democrats are eager to hammer Trump on the economy, where his polling is at its lowest point. But Republicans are confident economic sentiment is about to turn in their favor.

The Reuters/Ipsos survey, released Wednesday, asked more than 1,000 US adults, “Which party has the better plan?” and found the GOP vision was favored over the Democrat approach in seven out of 11

Amid all the economic uncertainty, Trump is applying unprecedented political pressure on the Fed, demanding sharply lower rates, seeking to fire Cook, and insulting Powell, whom he has called a “numbskull,” “fool,” and “moron.”

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The poll released by Stockton University on Friday collected responses from 705 voting-age residents of the Garden State on Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill, Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy and President Trump.

As things stand currently, it will take the next political government at least three years to stabilise the country’s economy, Taskeen Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI),