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The culture of the chairmanship is to be the dominant voice in the Fed. If you have a weak chairman... the markets could

"The culture of the chairmanship is to be the dominant voice in the Fed. If you have a weak chairman... the markets could be very unsettled"

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This quote by David Jones suggests that the function of the Chairman of the Federal Reserve is to be the main voice in the company. A strong Chairman is important for the stability of the markets, as a weak Chairman could result in a lack of confidence and cause the markets to end up being unclear. This is due to the fact that the Chairman is responsible for setting the tone and direction of the Federal Reserve, and their decisions have a direct influence on the economy. A strong Chairman has the ability to provide clear assistance and instructions, while a weak Chairman might be unable to do so, causing uncertainty and instability in the markets. Ultimately, the strength of the Chairman is essential for the stability of the markets.

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