With the Federal Reserve in the throes of an institutional crisis under pressure from Donald Trump, who has repeatedly attacked Fed Chair Jerome Powell with the aim of influencing monetary policy for political ends, it is essential to reiterate the importance of the principle of central bank independence.

For several years now, financial markets have been riding a wave of unprecedented technological optimism driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Promises of productivity gains and novel business models have driven stock valuations to record highs, hinting at the formation of a financial bubble. This self-sustaining momentum heightens the risk of a sudden bubble burst, potentially triggering sharp market...