
29/08/2025
The Fed Chair Race: Trump's Final Four Candidates
🏛️ BREAKING: Trump narrows Fed Chair candidates to 4 finalists
With Jerome Powell's term ending May 2026, the race for the world's most powerful central bank position is heating up. Trump has confirmed his shortlist:
The Contenders:
Kevin Hassett (National Economic Council Director)
Kevin Warsh (Former Fed Governor)
2 unnamed candidates (likely including Christopher Waller)
Plot twist: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is OUT—wants to stay at Treasury.
Why this matters: The next Fed Chair will shape:
💼 Interest rate policy
📈 Economic growth trajectory
🌍 Global monetary policy influence
Market impact: With Fed decisions affecting $4.5T+ in daily global transactions, this appointment could reshape the economic landscape for decades.