Trump may soon Name a successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, signaling an early shift in U.S. monetary leadership.
š Trump mentioned 3-4 possible candidates and criticized Powellās leadership š Naming a successor early could weaken Powellās influence and shape market expectations š Powellās term ends May 15, 2026, but an announcement may come as early as this summer
Potential candidates:
š Kevin Warshāformer Fed governor, advocate of looser monetary policy š Kevin HassettāNEC director, close to Trump and his former economic advisor š Scott Bessentācurrent U.S. Treasury Secretary, possibly already a āshadowā candidate š Also mentioned: former World Bank president David Malpass and current Fed governor Christopher Waller
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