【环球财经】特朗普说倾向选择美联储前理事沃什接任美联储主席

Group 1 - The core candidate for the next Chair of the Federal Reserve is Kevin Warsh, as stated by President Trump during a media interview [1] - Trump has also mentioned Kevin Hassett as a potential candidate for the position, indicating both individuals are strong contenders [1] - Trump conducted a 45-minute interview with Warsh at the White House on December 10, and he is expected to announce the nominee in early 2026 [1] Group 2 - Trump expressed that the next Fed Chair should consult him on interest rate policies but is not required to follow his advice strictly [2] - Trump aims to lower the federal funds rate to 1% or even lower within a year to reduce the financing costs for the $30 trillion U.S. national debt [2] - The current target range for the federal funds rate is between 3.5% and 3.75% following a rate cut on December 10 [3] Group 3 - The term of the current Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, will expire in May next year, and Trump's nominee will require confirmation from the Senate [3] - Despite Trump's long-standing criticism regarding interest rate cuts, Powell has maintained his position and emphasized the independence of the Fed's monetary policy [3] - The Federal Reserve's ability to independently set monetary policy is based on an agreement reached with the U.S. Treasury in 1951 [4]