特朗普将在周末前敲定美联储理事人选，下任主席锁定四大热门

Core Points - President Trump is set to decide on the nomination for the vacant Federal Reserve Board position by the end of the week, narrowing the candidates for the successor to Chairman Powell to four individuals [2][3] - The successor to Fed Governor Kugler, who unexpectedly announced her departure, will serve until January, but Trump indicated that this nominee could later be appointed for a full 14-year term [3][5] - Trump has expressed criticism of Powell for not lowering interest rates since his return to the White House, highlighting the challenges the Fed faces in balancing inflation and employment goals [4][6] Candidate Selection - The narrowed list for the Fed Chair includes economic advisor Kevin Hassett, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, and two others, with speculation that one may be current Fed Governor Christopher Waller [2][3] - The nomination process for Kugler's successor requires Senate confirmation, and a separate process will be needed for the new Fed Chair [5] Economic Context - Concerns have been raised regarding the integrity of U.S. employment data following the dismissal of the BLS director, which may impact perceptions of the Fed's independence [6][7] - Economic experts warn that Trump's trade policies could lead to a slowdown in the labor market and rising inflation, influencing the Fed's decision-making on interest rates [6][7]