提前干预决策！特朗普年底“定人”，“美联储新主席”很可能参加明年3月和4月的利率决议

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses President Trump's accelerated process of selecting the next Federal Reserve Chair, aiming to finalize the choice by the end of the year, which could allow the White House to influence monetary policy ahead of the new chair's official term starting in May [3][4]. Candidate Selection - Trump is currently choosing from five final candidates to succeed Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May. The candidates include current Fed governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, NEC Director Kevin Hassett, former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, and BlackRock executive Rick Rieder [3][5]. - Hassett and Warsh are viewed as frontrunners due to their close relationships with Trump, which is seen as a key factor in winning the nomination [5][6]. Implications of Early Appointment - The potential new chair is likely to fill the seat currently held by Stephen Miran, whose term ends in January. This allows the new chair to participate in the March and April rate-setting meetings before officially taking office [4][7]. - Early appointment could enable the new chair to influence investor expectations regarding interest rate paths, but it may also create awkward situations for the successor, who might have to publicly challenge decisions made by their future colleagues [8].