Trump to interview BlackRock CIO for Fed Chair position

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to interview BlackRock Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Rick Rieder for the position of Federal Reserve Chair in the last week of December, CNBC reported. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Trump would also interview Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller for the role. Earlier, CoinNess reported that Kevin Hassett, Chairman of the White House National Economic Council (NEC), is considered the leading candidate. President Trump recently stated that he is already considering a specific candidate, with a final decision expected in January.