According to BlockBeats, U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant announced plans to interview two more Federal Reserve candidates later this week. By the end of next weekend, interviews with 10 out of the 11 candidates will be completed. With the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) silence period now over, interviews will commence with current Federal Reserve Board members and regional bank presidents.
When asked if he is a candidate for the Federal Reserve Chair, Secretary Besant stated that U.S. President Donald Trump appreciates his work at the Treasury Department, and he expressed contentment with his current position.