US EditionTrump Nears Decision on Federal Reserve Chair with Senate Confirmation Ahead
Trump is set to choose from five finalists for Fed chair, with Senate confirmation expected early 2026; choice could shift U.S. monetary policy and market reactions.
- On Sunday, US President Donald Trump said he has decided on his pick for Federal Reserve chair, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has finished vetting five finalists and the White House could announce before Dec. 25.
- President Trump has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for the pace of rate cuts, while the White House says it will choose on merit though advisers stress alignment with Trump's priorities.
- Kevin Hassett, National Economic Council Director, is the leading contender and has said he'd accept the role, while markets briefly pushed the 10-year Treasury yield below 4% after his frontrunner reports.
- With the December FOMC meeting on December 9, markets are watching the White House selection closely, as the nominee must undergo Senate confirmation early in 2026 and could start a 14-year Fed term on February 1, 2026.
- Given split views inside the central bank, the appointment could redefine U.S. monetary policy direction for years, as Fed officials manage inflation not fully stabilised and uneven growth, and Powell's term as chair ends in May 2026, creating a potential additional Board vacancy.
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