I heard that Trump's team has recently been looking for the next Federal Reserve Chair, and suddenly there are three new names on the list. This is quite interesting. Besides the few names everyone already knows, there are now David Zervos from Jefferies, former Fed governor Larry Lindsey, and Rick Rieder from BlackRock. It seems that this transition is more noteworthy than expected.

I carefully examined this list and found that Trump is quite particular about his choices this time. Zervos has been on Wall Street for over twenty years, and he is a seasoned market expert, especially skilled in macroeconomic analysis. Lindsey is a tough character; not only has he served as a Fed governor, but he was also an economic advisor during the Bush administration. As for Rieder, who manages over a trillion in fixed income assets at BlackRock, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he is a heavyweight in the bond market.

Now, there are rumors in Washington that Trump might be looking for a versatile candidate who understands both monetary policy and the market. After all, with the election coming up next year, the direction of the Fed's policy directly impacts economic performance. However, some analysts believe that the sudden addition of candidates might mean that the original candidates did not meet Trump's expectations.

To be honest, each candidate on this list has its own characteristics. Zervos is known for his frankness, Lindsey has extensive experience in dealing with financial crises, and Rieder is very knowledgeable about the workings of the bond market. Now it's just a matter of seeing who Trump will ultimately choose. But according to his usual style, there might be a few unexpected candidates that emerge in the end. This matter, I guess, will need to be observed for a while longer.