'Any' Fed chair will cut rates next year if this happens
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President Trump is considering Kevin Warsh or Kevin Hassett as the next Fed chair, potentially leading to rate cuts next year, according to analysts Gus Faucher and Leslie Falconio.
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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 75% confidence.
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According to the Wall Street Journal, President Trump hinted last week that he is leaning toward former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh or National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett as his nominee for the next Fed chair when current Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026. PNC Financial Services Group chief economist Gus Faucher and UBS Global Wealth Management head of taxable fixed income strategy Leslie Falconio join Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman to discuss how the next Fed chair could influence interest rates next year and what that could mean for markets (^DJI, ^GSPC, ^IXIC) and bonds (^FVX, ^TNX, ^TYX). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on December 17, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.