Officially, the search for a new Federal Reserve chair is still under way. Unofficially, the process seems to be all but over, with President Trump appearing to favor Kevin Hassett.

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing interviews for the position highlight that Hassett possesses unique qualities that other candidates lack, specifically the trust and credibility with markets from the president [1] Group 1 - The selection process for the position is still in progress, indicating that the final decision has not yet been made [1] - Hassett's relationship with the president is emphasized as a significant advantage in the context of market perception [1]