Trump has narrowed his Fed chair shortlist to three or four names but hasn’t revealed them

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Donald Trump, from inside the White House, said Wednesday that he’s already trimmed his Fed chair shortlist down to “three or four” people. At the same time, the US Treasury confirmed 11 candidates will still go through formal interviews. According to the Financial Times , those interviews will be led by Scott Bessent, who currently serves as Treasury Secretary. Trump also said he might announce a preferred successor before Jay Powell’s term ends in May 2026. Trump didn’t name names during his s...