Trump to begin final interviews for next Fed Chair

President Trump will conduct final interviews this week for candidates to be the next Federal Reserve Chair, the Financial Times reported. The report noted that the reappointment of current Chair Jerome Powell remains uncertain. The White House is reportedly reviewing a pool of four candidates, including Kevin Hassett of the National Economic Council (NEC) and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, with Hassett considered the leading contender. President Trump recently suggested he already has a specific candidate in mind, with a final decision expected in January of next year.