By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -Beneath the U.S. bond markets' composure around the prospect of White House economic ...
Kevin Hassett, a top White House economic adviser, is said to become the front-runner to lead the Federal Reserve, raising questions about its independence.
The reported frontrunner to take over as Federal Reserve chair in May has a recent track record of advocating for the central bank lowering interest rates.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is conducting final interviews to suggest a successor for Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Five candidates remain, including White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett ...