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2025-12-16 20:46:53
[Personnel battle intensifies; US Treasury Secretary "foreshadows" imminent announcement of new Fed chair] ⑴ US Treasury Secretary Bessant said on Tuesday that the new Fed chair is expected to be determined in early January. ⑵ In an interview, Bessant emphasized that former Fed Governor Walsh and White House National Economic Council Director Hassett are both highly qualified for the position. ⑶ He refuted claims that the new Fed chair would lack independence and stressed that the Fed chair needs to maintain an open mind. ⑷ Bessant expressed optimism about the prospects for American workers next year. ⑸ This statement has heightened market attention on the next Fed chair candidate, with the policy inclinations of the two main candidates becoming a crucial variable in future monetary policy.
