Group 1 - Trump's advisors are pushing for a temporary appointment to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board, which could provide Trump more time to select a suitable candidate to replace current Fed Chair Powell, whose term ends in May next year [1] - The current Fed Governor Kugler announced her resignation effective August 8, creating an immediate opportunity for Trump to appoint a new member who aligns with his preference for low interest rate policies [2] - Trump is considering whether to nominate a short-term candidate or someone with a clearer future to potentially succeed the Fed Chair, indicating the urgency of the decision due to Kugler's early departure [2] Group 2 - The recent July meeting saw two Fed governors, Waller and Bowman, voting against maintaining the current interest rates, marking the first time since 1993 that two governors opposed a rate decision, both of whom were appointed by Trump [3] - Trump is currently evaluating four candidates for the Fed Chair position, including former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh and NEC Director Kevin Hassett, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed disinterest in the role [3] - Despite the potential appointment of a dovish governor, analysts suggest that it is unlikely to immediately alter the policy direction of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which requires a majority vote for any interest rate adjustments [2]
报道:特朗普顾问们推动临时填补美联储理事的职位空缺
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-07 00:21