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Who will Trump pick as the next Fed chair?

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The Trump administration is considering 11 potential successors to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. The choice is drawing intense public attention given the strained relationship between President Trump and Powell.

Breakdown
  • The Trump administration is considering 11 candidates to replace Fed Chair Jay Powell.
  • There is debate over whether the Fed should cut interest rates sooner to address labor market risks. 21s
  • Concerns have been raised about the Fed's transparency, independence, and decision-making process. 1m 1s
  • Some argue for more market-savvy and diverse leadership at the Federal Reserve. 2m 0s
  • Critics say the current Fed lacks intellectual diversity and has made repeated policy mistakes. 4m 18s
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