特朗普对下任美联储主席人选仍未做出最终决定， 候选人名单在12月初一度缩减至哈塞特（Hassett）一人后，沃什（Warsh）凭借上周的强势面试重新回到 竞争行列。 华尔街巨头和特朗普盟友正就人选问题各方游说，这场选拔已演变为一场跨越金融界和政界的激烈角逐。 据媒体报道， 美联储理事沃勒（Waller）本周也接受了特朗普面试，并获得企业高管支持。 BlackRock高管Rick Rieder计划于年底最后一周在特朗普私人俱 乐部接受面试，这表明 候选人范围再次扩大，竞争更加白热化。 媒体援引知情人士，华尔街内部人士一直在为沃什进行游说，致电政府官员为其争取支持，部分目标是将哈塞特排除在考虑范围之外。 尽管沃什的商界支持者认为，他相比哈塞特更能保持独立于白宫的立场，因其不太可能在经济环境未支持的情况下轻易推行降息，但特朗普曾向媒体表示，沃 什在交流中曾明确向其传递美联储应当降息的信息。 前达拉斯联储主席Richard Fisher表示："我认为除非对特朗普总统做出某种承诺，否则你无法得到这份工作。" 华尔街巨头积极介入人选博弈 批评者认为哈塞特与特朗普关系过于密切，可能缺乏作为独立央行主席在债券市场的可信度。 ...

美联储主席热门人选再添一位。 据《华尔街日报》报道，特朗普于12月12日表示，凯文·沃什已跻身其心目中美联储下一任主席候选名 单的榜首，不过其他候选人仍在竞争之列。 据悉，当被问及沃什是否已是其头号人选时，特朗普回应称："没错，我认为他就是。" 沃什本人曾担任美联储理事，此前虽入选特朗普的候选人名单，但并非热门人选。不过，在上周三（12 月10日）与特朗普会面后，他进一步赢得了特朗普的青睐。据外媒报道，知情人士透露，特朗普当天在 白宫与沃什举行了45分钟会面，其间向沃什施压，询问若其当选美联储主席，是否能保证支持降息。 而对于此前被预测市场视为热门人选的白宫国家经济委员会主任凯文·哈塞特，特朗普表示："这两位凯 文都在候选名单里，我觉得他们二人都很出色。"特朗普补充道，"我认为还有另外几位候选人也十分优 秀。" 据CNBC报道，目前，预测平台上沃什的当选概率已从约15%飙升至最高40%。与此同时，凯文·哈塞特 出任下届美联储主席的概率，也从不久前的80%一度跌破60%。 特朗普：美联储主席在制定利率决策时应征询总统意见 除了谈及美联储人选，特朗普当天还重申了他此前的主张，即美联储主席在制定利率决策时应征询总统 ...

美联储主席热门人选再添一位。 在美国总统特朗普透露 凯文・沃什是美联储主席 头号人选后，目前，在预测平台上， 沃什的当选概率从约 15%飙升至最高40%。与此同时，白宫国家经济委员会主任凯文・哈塞特出任下届美联储主席的概率，也从 不久前的80%一度跌破60%。 当地时间12月12日，据《华尔街日报》报道，特朗普在采访中被直接问及沃什是否已是其目前的首选人选时， 特朗普回应道："没错，我认为他就是。" 此外，特朗普于当天还重申了其长期持有的立场，即美联储主席应就利率政策向总统征询意见。当地时间12月 10日，美联储宣布下调基准利率25个基点，将联邦基金利率目标区间下调至3.5%—3.75%。彼时，特朗普曾评 论称，降息幅度太小，本可以更大。 沃什支持率飙升 据《华尔街日报》报道，特朗普于12月12日表示，凯文・沃什已跻身其心目中美联储下一任主席候选名单的榜 首，不过其他候选人仍在竞争之列。 据悉，当被问及沃什是否已是其头号人选时，特朗普回应称："没错，我认为他就是。" 沃什本人曾担任美联储理事，此前虽入选特朗普的候选人名单，但并非热门人选。不过，在上周三（12月10 日）与特朗普会面后，他进一步赢得了特朗普的青 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the potential candidates for the position of the Federal Reserve Chairman, highlighting the withdrawal of Treasury Secretary Scott Pruitt from the race and focusing on Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, and current Fed Governor Christopher Waller as the main contenders [1][12]. Candidate Profiles - **Kevin Warsh**: - Warsh is the youngest among the candidates, born in 1970, and has a strong academic background with degrees from Stanford University and Harvard Law School. He has experience in both Wall Street and government, having served as a Federal Reserve Governor from 2006 to 2011, where he played a key role during the 2008 financial crisis [2][4]. - **Kevin Hassett**: - Hassett, aged 63, is an economist with a Ph.D. and has previously served as the Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers from 2017 to 2019. He has recently shifted his public stance on the Fed, becoming a critic of current Chairman Jerome Powell, which has increased his visibility as a candidate [5][8]. - **Christopher Waller**: - Waller has a robust academic and professional background, being the first in his family to attend college. He was appointed as a Federal Reserve Governor in December 2020 and has gained influence within the Fed, particularly noted for his views on labor market dynamics [9][11]. Political Context - President Trump has initiated discussions regarding the next Fed Chairman, indicating that the selection process is underway. The potential candidates are seen as having varying degrees of alignment with Trump's economic policies, which may influence their chances of selection [1][12]. - The article suggests that Trump's early announcement of potential candidates may serve as a pressure tactic against current Chairman Powell, reflecting the ongoing tension between the White House and the Federal Reserve [12].

Core Viewpoint - President Trump has narrowed down the candidates for the next Federal Reserve Chair to four individuals, with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin voluntarily withdrawing from consideration [1] Group 1 - Treasury Secretary Mnuchin declined the opportunity to become the Federal Reserve Chair, preferring to continue his role as Treasury Secretary [1] - The candidates under consideration include White House Economic Council Director Hassett and former Federal Reserve Governor Warsh, both of whom support lowering interest rates [1] - Trump described Hassett and Warsh as "very good candidates" for the position [1]

Core Points - Trump is expected to announce new appointments for the Federal Reserve Board and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which could reshape his economic policy agenda for the remainder of his term [1] - The resignation of Fed Governor Adriana Kugler creates an opportunity for Trump to appoint a candidate more aligned with his preference for interest rate cuts [2] - The recent firing of Labor Statistics Bureau Chief Erika McEntarfer follows weak non-farm payroll data, raising questions about the integrity of economic data [4][5] Group 1: Federal Reserve Appointments - Trump plans to select a new Federal Reserve Board member and announce a new Labor Statistics Bureau Chief within a few days [1] - The vacancy left by Kugler allows Trump to appoint a board member who aligns with his interest rate policies, potentially influencing the selection of the next Fed Chair [2] - The next Fed Chair's appointment will be strategic, as it may occur before Powell's term ends in May 2026, allowing Trump to position his preferred successor [2] Group 2: Labor Statistics Bureau Changes - The dismissal of McEntarfer has drawn criticism, particularly as she was confirmed with bipartisan support [4][5] - Trump accused McEntarfer of manipulating key economic data without providing evidence, which has raised concerns about the reliability of labor statistics [4] - Recent non-farm payroll data showed a significant drop in job growth, with July's figures at 73,000, the lowest in nine months, and substantial downward revisions for previous months [4]