Who will be the next Fed chair?
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President Trump is considering Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett as top candidates for the next Federal Reserve chair, with Hassett currently seen as the front runner but Warsh gaining ground. Treasury Secretary Scott Besson declined the role. The final decision remains with the president, who is also weighing investor and political feedback. Chris Waller is another name mentioned, but no official announcement has been made.
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President Trump has narrowed the race for the next Fed chair to Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh, with Hassett as the front runner but Warsh gaining ground. The president may still interview additional candidates before making a final decision.
Pushback has been communicated to the administration regarding Kevin Hassett, while some advocate for Kevin Warsh and others for Chris Waller as Fed chair. The president is considering the impact of his choice on interest rates, but the final decision is his.
President Trump is interviewing candidates to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, including Kevin Walsh (Warsh), a former Board of Governors member. Treasury Secretary Scott Besson declined the position, and the president may announce a decision soon as Powell's term ends.
President Trump is interviewing candidates to replace Powell, including Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor. Treasury Secretary Scott Besson declined the Fed chair role, preferring to remain at Treasury; the president is reviewing candidates and may announce a decision soon.