Kevin Warsh, Rick Rieder…: Who Are the Frontrunners to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair?

Who is Rick Rieder, favorite for new Federal Reserve chairman?

Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump could nominate the next chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors as soon as this week. The term of the current chairman, Jerome Powell, ends in May. Just two weeks ago, financial markets and prediction markets believed Trump would choose either Kevin Hassett or Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Now, however, one name has surged from relative obscurity to fro…

Kevin Warsh, Rick Rieder…: Who are the frontrunners to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair?

The search for Jerome Powell's successor as Federal Reserve chairman is nearing completion, with President Trump expected to announce a nominee soon. Here's what we know about the key candidates.

Trump Backed Rick Rieder Now Leads the Odds for New Fed Chair

The race for the next Fed Chair continues to heat up, with Rick Rieder now leading market expectations. Rieder, BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income, has surged ahead after public praise from President Donald Trump. This shift in sentiment follows Trump’s direct meetings with finalists, as Jerome Powell’s term ends May 15 and The post Trump Backed Rick Rieder Now Leads the Odds for New Fed Chair appeared first on CoinGape.

Another Candidate, Rick Rieder, Is Now Leading The Race For Fed Chair As Polymarket Odds Surge

Another candidate, Rick Rieder has risen through the rankings to become the frontrunner for Fed chair after receiving public praise from the President. Unlike his rivals, the BlackRock executive brings a purely market-focused background. Market traders on Polymarket now give Rieder a 35% to 59% chance of being selected to replace Jerome Powell in May....

Rick Rieder Emerges as Market Favorite in Fed Chair Race as Powell’s Term Nears End

The race to become the next Federal Reserve Chair is intensifying, with Rick Rieder now leading market expectations amid growing political and investor attention. Rieder, BlackRocks Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income, has surged ahead in prediction markets following public praise from President Donald Trump, signaling a notable shift in sentiment as Jerome Powells term approaches its May 15 conclusion. According to Polymarket data, …