Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excludes Bessent
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US President Donald Trump has ruled out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a candidate for Fed Chair and is considering four other candidates to replace Jerome Powell, amid ongoing criticism of Powell's handling of interest rates and concerns over Fed independence.
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