特朗普：已选定下任美联储主席

Group 1 - The core message is that President Trump has identified his choice for the next Federal Reserve Chair and plans to announce it soon, potentially by December 25 [1][3] - Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, and Trump has publicly called for significant interest rate cuts and has suggested Powell resign [1] - The potential candidate, Kevin Hassett, is seen as a close ally of Trump who could implement the President's advocated interest rate policies within the Fed [3] Group 2 - Hassett, aged 63, has a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and has held various positions, including serving as the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during Trump's first term [3] - The speculation around Hassett's nomination has led to a drop in the 10-year Treasury yield below 4% [3] - Analysts have raised concerns about Hassett's ability to maintain unity within the Fed and the potential for increased pressure from Trump, which could undermine the Fed's policy independence [3]