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Trump says four contenders in race to succeed Jerome Powell as US Fed chair
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's whittled down his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to four as he considers a successor to Jerome Powell — a choice that could reset the path of the US economy.
Trump’s Team Expands Search for Fed Chair, Adding New Names to List
The president’s advisers are reviewing new contenders, including former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and Marc Sumerlin, a former George W. Bush adviser.
Donald Trump says Hassett and Warsh are leading contenders for top Fed job
Donald Trump has said Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh are now the front-runners in the race to succeed Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell when his term leading the world’s most powerful central bank ends next May.
Prediction market traders bet 'the Kevins' are Trump’s Fed chair picks
Kevin Hassett leads prediction markets at 48%, while Kevin Warsh follows at 29% as top contenders for Federal Reserve chairman under President Donald Trump.
Who Does Trump Want to Be the Next Fed Chair?
The President ruled out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to succeed Jerome Powell but said there are four others on his list.
Trump shortlists Hassett, Warsh for Fed chair role as Powell’s term nears end
Although he excluded Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from consideration, President Donald Trump stated that he has four candidates in mind to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May 2026. Powell remains a member of the Fed’s board until the end of 2028, despite his tenure as chairman expiring in 2026.
One of Trump's top picks for Fed chair doubles down on rate cut demands
Governor Christopher Waller's comments come as tensions between Fed Chair Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump have reached a boiling point in recent days.
Prediction markets see Hassett and Warsh as Fed chair front-runners as Trump talks up the 'Kevins'
In a wide-ranging interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Trump spoke highly of Hassett and Warsh as potential candidates to replace Powell.
Trump named Warsh, Hassett, Waller, and Bowman as his four top picks for Fed chair
Trump has trimmed down his shortlist for the next Federal Reserve chair to four names, all loyalists: Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, and Michelle Bowman. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box Tuesday morning,
Trump considering four candidates to replace Jerome Powell, rules out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
US President Trump said he is considering four candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell but ruled out ...
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Powell Under Pressure: What to Expect from the July Fed Meeting
Who Will Powell’s Successor Be? Waller is one of several contenders to succeed Powell when his term ends in May 2026, though the White House has said it is not in a rush to announce its nominee.
See How Often Fed Governors Have Broken Ranks
Two top Fed officials voted against the central bank’s decision to leave rates unchanged, the first dual dissent in more than ...