What's Next for the Fed?

ECB frets at prospect of Trump ally running US central bank

A politicized Fed could be bad news for central banks everywhere, officials fear.

What's next for the Fed?

Changes are afoot at the Federal Reserve: President Donald Trump will name a new Fed chair in the coming year, and the central bank’s job could get complicated as the economy absorbs the full impact of new tariffs. In this episode, why Fed independence is crucial and where the federal funds rate is headed in 2026. Plus: Families weigh the cost of child care, the BLS remains behind on data releases, and state farm bureaus offer cheaper health ins…

Who is Kevin Hassett, Trump’s expected pick to lead the Federal Reserve?

Trump’s top economic adviser is odds-on favourite to lead the Fed amid concerns over the central bank’s independence.

ECB frets at prospect of Trump ally running US central bank – POLITICO

Pressure campaign Trump has repeatedly attacked the Fed since returning to office in January, blasting Powell

Trump hints at Kevin Hassett as top pick for federal chair

Donald Trump has repeatedly hinted at his top pick for Jerome Powell’s replacement for federal chair in May 2026. Kevin Hassett is currently director of Trump’s National Economic Council and served as George W. Bush’s economic advisor.  He is also bullish on bitcoin (BTC). He owned $1-5 million worth of Coinbase stock as of this summer. At his Wednesday press conference about the US government buying billions of dollars worth of the S&P 500 unde…