美联储主席选拔进入最后阶段 贝森特称特朗普可能圣诞前定人选

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin indicated that President Trump is expected to decide on the next Federal Reserve Chair before Christmas, with a key second-round interview taking place soon [1] Group 1: Federal Reserve Chair Selection - The final candidate list for the next Federal Reserve Chair includes current Fed governors Waller and Bowman, former Fed governor Warsh, NEC Director Hassett, and BlackRock executive Riedel [1] - Mnuchin emphasized the importance of simplifying the Federal Reserve's operations during the candidate selection process, noting the complexity of the current institution [1][2] Group 2: Federal Reserve Operations - The Federal Reserve announced it will stop reducing its balance sheet starting December 1 to ensure sufficient liquidity and prevent excessive tightening of system reserves [2] - The usage of the standing repo facility has significantly increased, reaching $50.4 billion on October 31, the highest since its establishment in 2021 [2] - Mnuchin pointed out the need to clarify the relationships between monetary policy, balance sheet management, and regulatory policies, which have become overly complex [2] Group 3: Future of the Federal Reserve - Mnuchin expressed a desire for the Federal Reserve to take a less prominent role, suggesting it should return to a background position to stabilize the market and serve the American people [3] - He criticized the frequency of public speeches by Federal Reserve officials, advocating for a reduction in repetitive communications [3]