Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council under the Trump administration, has come out as the frontrunner to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve after the end of Jerome Powell’s term in May 2026. Hassett is among five names on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s shortlist for the role.
Wolfe Research Chief Economist Stephanie Roth speaks with Julie Hyman on what could change — or not change — at the central bank under Hassett’s leadership, including how officials will vote on interest rates and concerns about Fed independence.
Also, watch Yahoo Finance’s full interview with Kevin Hassett.
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