The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a statement from William J. Pulte, chairman of the boards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, in response to reports that Jerome Powell is considering resigning. Pulte said he was encouraged by the reports and argued that a resignation would be “the right decision for America” and that “the economy will boom.” The release also reiterated that the Federal Housing Finance Agency regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, which together provide more than USD 8.5 trillion in funding for US mortgage markets and financial institutions.