Christopher Waller has 'strong interview' with Trump for Fed chair job: report
The interview took place inside the president's residence and wrapped up shortly before Trump addressed the nation on the economy Wednesday night.


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The interview took place inside the president's residence and wrapped up shortly before Trump addressed the nation on the economy Wednesday night.

The president has indicated that Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett are the front-runners to succeed Jerome Powell next year.
Christopher Waller, an economist with blue-collar roots, has emerged as one of three serious contenders to lead the Federal Reserve.
Waller's chance on Kalshi has exceeded the previous front-runners, former Fed official Kevin Warsh and current National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.
Waller, who who argued for an interest-rate cut, has said he would accept the job of Fed chair if offered.

Until Wednesday, no Fed meeting this year generated formal opposition, with only two dissents occurring in 2024 and none in 2023.

Possible dissents by Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman would mark the first time in three decades that more than one Fed governor dissented at a policy me…
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said the central bank should cut interest rates further if inflation makes more progress back toward target.
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