Wall Street moves to stop Trump from picking Kevin Hassett as next Fed chief — here’s why
Trump clearly loves Hassett, a longtime loyalist who served as head of the Council of Economic Advisers in his first term.
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Trump clearly loves Hassett, a longtime loyalist who served as head of the Council of Economic Advisers in his first term.
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The decision comes as Trump signaled publicly that longtime adviser Kevin Hassett is a leading contender to lead the central bank.
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Interviews for the position are still under way, but Hassett offers what other candidates don’t: the president’s trust and credibility with market...