贝莱德里克・里德角逐美联储主席一职呼声渐高

Core Viewpoint - The call for Rick Reed of BlackRock to be the next Federal Reserve Chair is gaining momentum as President Trump seeks a candidate with a friendly stance towards the Fed while considering potential congressional opposition [1][4]. Group 1: Candidate Selection Process - Trump met with Reed on Thursday, and the meeting reportedly went well [5]. - The candidate pool for the Fed Chair position has narrowed to four individuals: Reed, Kevin Hassett (Director of the National Economic Council), Christopher Waller (Fed Governor), and Kevin Walsh (former Fed Governor) [6]. - Hassett was an early frontrunner, but recent comments from Trump suggest he may not want Hassett to leave his current position [2][6]. Group 2: Congressional and Legal Context - Key Senate Banking Committee member Tom Tillis has warned that Trump's nominee will face stricter scrutiny following a subpoena issued by the Justice Department regarding Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on the Fed's headquarters renovation [5]. - Tillis has committed to opposing any Fed-related nominations until the subpoena issue is resolved [2][6]. Group 3: Economic Context - Recent employment data indicates a weak labor market at the end of last year, with economists predicting limited job opportunities and slower wage growth this year, potentially heightening voter concerns about living costs ahead of the midterm elections [7]. - Fed officials are expected to maintain interest rates at the upcoming meeting on January 27-28, 2025, despite signaling that they will not rush to lower rates again until more data on inflation and the labor market is available [7].