Trump Narrows Fed Chair Selection to Finalists
President Trump has narrowed the Federal Reserve chair selection to two or three finalists, including Rick Rieder, Christopher Waller, and Kevin Warsh.
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In a significant announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump donald trumprevealed on January 21, 2026, that he has narrowed the selection process for the next Federal Reserve chair to approximately two or three candidates. This decision is expected imminently as Jerome Powell's jerome powellterm as chair ends in May 2026, although his full term runs through 2028. The appointment is crucial, as it will shape U.S. monetary policy, impacting interest rates and economic growth.
