特朗普：可能稍微提前任命下任美联储主席，人选缩小到三四位

Group 1 - President Trump may announce the next Federal Reserve chair "slightly earlier" than expected, having narrowed down candidates to three or four [1] - Trump has criticized the Fed's decision to maintain interest rates and has previously called for Powell's resignation, although he later stated he would wait until Powell's term ends in May [1] - The potential announcement of a successor before Powell's term ends could create uncertainty in the market, leading to a "shadow Fed" effect [1] Group 2 - Treasury Secretary Mnuchin mentioned that the administration is considering up to 11 candidates for the Fed chair position, despite Trump's shorter list [1] - Trump has intensified pressure on Powell, including threats of a major lawsuit regarding the Fed's renovation project, which has faced cost overruns [1] - Trump believes interest rates should be lowered by three to four percentage points, arguing that high borrowing costs are harming American businesses and consumers [1] Group 3 - Powell defended the Fed's interest rate policy, citing uncertainty regarding the impact of Trump's tariffs on inflation [1] - Recent data showed a rebound in U.S. core inflation for July, easing concerns about price increases driven by tariffs and raising expectations for a potential rate cut in September [1]