特朗普钦点美联储新主席，几位落选热门候选人喊话：利率太高该降了

Core Viewpoint - President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to be the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May 2026. This nomination has led to support from previously considered candidates who have criticized the current monetary policy [1]. Group 1: Support for Warsh and Criticism of Current Policy - White House National Economic Council Director Hassett expressed support for Warsh and criticized the Fed's decision to maintain interest rates in January, calling it a mistake [1][2]. - Hassett emphasized that the Trump administration aims to ease the Fed's work and believes that supply-side prosperity will provide the Fed with room to lower interest rates [2]. - Fed Governor Milan praised Warsh's innovative spirit and stated that he would continue in his role until a successor is confirmed, while also criticizing the current restrictive nature of interest rates [1][4]. Group 2: Concerns About Economic Conditions - Fed Governor Waller, who voted against maintaining interest rates, highlighted the need for further easing of monetary policy due to economic activity being constrained. He expressed concerns about the labor market's weakness, noting rising unemployment and slowing job growth [7]. - Waller indicated that upcoming data revisions might show no actual growth in wage employment last year, reflecting significant uncertainty in future job growth [7]. - He also mentioned that inflation, excluding the impact of Trump tariffs, is close to the Fed's 2% target [8].