“Magnificent” Waller and Three Other Candidates: Who Could Lead the Fed Under Trump

“Magnificent” Waller and Three Other Candidates: Who Could Lead the Fed Under Trump

Key highlights: Donald Trump said he has narrowed his choice for Federal Reserve chair to four candidates and plans to announce a decision soon. Fed Governor Chris Waller has attracted attention after expressing openness to cryptocurrency payments outside traditional banking. Crypto markets are watching the decision closely due to the Fed’s influence on interest rates and risk assets. President Donald Trump has narrowed his shortlist for the n…

Kevin Hassett Has a Strategy to Become Fed Chair: If Trump Doesn’t Like His Principles, He Has Others

Kevin Hassett (The UnPopulist illustration)One big difference between Donald Trump’s first term as president and his second is personnel. The first time, he had plenty of subordinates who were knowledgeable, capable, and unwilling to indulge his every whim. The roster of those who quit or were fired and went on to denounce him is long and includes National Security Advisor John Bolton, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, Secretary of State Re…