美国财长本周五起面试鲍威尔接任者，候选名单扩大至11人

Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Mnuchin, is set to begin the selection process for the next Federal Reserve Chair, interviewing 11 candidates starting this week [2] - Candidates primarily include individuals from within the Federal Reserve system, such as current governors and former officials, as well as some Wall Street financiers [2] - Mnuchin's recommendations will be submitted to President Trump after the interviews conclude [2] Group 2 - Current Fed Chair Powell's term ends in May 2026, and there is pressure from Trump's camp for the Fed to lower interest rates to stimulate economic growth [3] - The early identification of Powell's successor is seen as an attempt to undermine his authority within the Fed [3] - A recent court hearing regarding the dismissal of Fed Governor Cook concluded without an immediate ruling, allowing Cook to remain temporarily [3] Group 3 - Trump has nominated his economic advisor, Stephen Moore, to fill a vacancy on the Fed Board, with Senate hearings scheduled [4] - The likelihood of a more dovish Fed increases, with a 90.5% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in September according to CME data [4] - Mnuchin has suggested that the Fed should lower rates by 50 basis points this month to stimulate the housing sector [4]