Prediction markets favor Hassett, Warsh as Trump's top picks for Fed chair

Traders on the prediction market platform Kalshi place the odds of President Donald Trump selecting Kevin Warsh to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at 42%, a 27 percentage point increase this week. Kevin Hassett remains the frontrunner to lead the world’s most powerful central bank, holding a 50% chance despite a 20-point drop.The trading volume, or the total dollar amount wagered on this market, is a little over $10.2 million. TRUMP SAYS HE’S CHOSEN NEXT FED CHAIR AS AFFORDABILITY PRESSURES R ...