Trump Hopes for Powell to Stay in Current Position, Chance of Warsh Being Nominated as Fed Chair Rises to 50%

BlockBeats News, January 22nd, Trump stated that he hopes White House National Economic Council Director Hassett will remain in his current position, and the Fed chair candidate list has been narrowed down to two to three individuals, "I personally think the final candidate has likely been locked in. BlackRock's Global Chief Investment Officer Rick Rieder and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh are both suitable to serve as the next Fed chair."

Following this news, the probability of Kevin Warsh being nominated as Fed chair on Polymarket has risen to 50%, Rieder's probability has risen to 27%, and Hassett's probability has fallen to 5%.