Group 1 - Kevin Hassett, a leading candidate for the next Federal Reserve Chair, emphasizes the importance of the Fed's independence and insists that any interest rate decisions should be based on consensus within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) grounded in facts and data [1] - Hassett addresses concerns regarding potential political influence on monetary policy, stating that he would only consider President Trump's suggestions for rate cuts if they are supported by sufficient economic rationale and his own agreement before presenting them to the FOMC for collective review [1] - The current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, and the Trump administration is in the final stages of selecting a successor, with Hassett being a core candidate who reiterates the Fed's focus on its dual mandate of price stability and full employment [1] Group 2 - Hassett praises another main competitor, Kevin Warsh, highlighting his extensive experience and suggesting that the President has good options among the candidates [2] - Market predictions regarding the final candidate have fluctuated, with Kalshi platform data indicating that as of mid-December, Warsh has a nomination probability of approximately 46%, while Hassett's probability is around 39%, indicating a narrowing lead for Hassett [2] - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that the final decision on the Fed Chair is expected to be announced in early January 2026 [2]
哈塞特力挺美联储独立性：称降息须经FOMC共识 非总统指令
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-12-17 05:27