美财长：下一任美联储主席候选人“遴选程序已正式启动”

Group 1 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin suggests that Powell should resign from the Federal Reserve Board after his term ends in May 2026, and the selection process for the next Fed Chair has officially begun [1] - Potential candidates for the next Fed Chair include Mnuchin himself, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, and former Fed Governor Kevin Walsh, with Christopher Waller also being considered as a dark horse [1] - Hassett has publicly criticized the Fed's decisions, indicating that the Fed's independence should not shield it from presidential scrutiny, especially regarding interest rate policies [1][2] Group 2 - There is increasing criticism of Powell from the Trump administration, with calls for a 3% interest rate cut, which could save the government $1 trillion annually [2] - Concerns are raised about the potential impact of political pressure on the Fed's credibility, with industry leaders emphasizing the importance of the Fed's independence for maintaining stable inflation and economic growth [2][3] - Analysts warn that any perceived weakening of the Fed's independence could lead to significant volatility in financial markets, including potential sell-offs of U.S. Treasury bonds [3]