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Trump Names Top Candidates for Fed Chair

US President Donald Trump has announced his top candidates for Federal Reserve chair, naming Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh.


Trump Names Top Candidates for Fed Chair

US President Donald Trump stated that Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh are his top two candidates to lead the US Federal Reserve. Hassett currently chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers, while Warsh is the former governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Trump also mentioned that he is considering other candidates. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States, responsible for the country's monetary policy. The Fed's decisions influence interest rates, inflation, and economic growth.