Trump Hesitant to Move Hassett to Fed Chair
TL;DR
Trump signaled hesitance to appoint Kevin Hassett as Federal Reserve chair, saying he’d prefer to keep Hassett at the National Economic Council; the remark comes as Republicans raise concerns about Fed independence amid a DOJ probe into Powell, with Sen. Thom Tillis delaying confirmation votes until the investigation is resolved, while Hassett remains the front-runner who has urged more transparency at the Fed to reassure markets.
- Trump suggests new hesitance over Hassett for Fed chair Politico
- S&P 500 rises slightly Friday, heads for losing week as traders get whipsawed by Trump notices: Live updates CNBC
- Trump signals Hassett may stay at White House, reshaping Fed chair race The Washington Post
- Trump Praises Hassett, but Casts Doubt on Making Him Fed Chair The New York Times
- Gold Falls as Trump Hesitates on Hassett as Fed Chair Pick Yahoo Finance
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