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Core Viewpoint - The next Federal Reserve Chair candidate is expected to be determined before Christmas, with a shortlist of five candidates being finalized [1][2][3]. Candidate Selection Process - The candidate list for the next Federal Reserve Chair has been narrowed down to five individuals, including former Fed Governor Kevin Walsh, NEC Director Kevin Hassett, current Fed Governors Chris Waller and Michelle Bowman, and BlackRock executive Rick Reed [1][3]. - The final decision on the new chair will be made by President Trump, with the aim to submit the candidate list after Thanksgiving and before early December [2]. Economic Outlook - The U.S. Treasury Secretary expressed optimism about a synchronized prosperity in the U.S. economy and financial markets in the coming year, predicting strong job growth and a significant tax rebate in Q1 2026 to boost consumer spending [2]. - The Secretary criticized the Fed's recent decision to cut rates by 25 basis points, suggesting that the Fed's predictions on inflation have been consistently inaccurate and that a comprehensive reform of the Fed is necessary [2][4]. Recent Fed Actions - The Federal Reserve recently announced a 25 basis point rate cut, marking the fifth cut since September 2024, but the decision did not receive unanimous support from the FOMC [4][5]. - There is uncertainty regarding further rate cuts in December, with some analysts suggesting that the labor market may not be as weak as previously thought, which could affect future Fed decisions [5].