Warsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race following Trump comments on Hassett, prediction markets show

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Prediction markets indicate that Jerome Powell's competitor, Christopher Waller, is gaining momentum in the Fed chair race following Trump's comments on Hassett, suggesting a shift in favor of Waller.

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Bearish
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Short Term

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Trump, without explicitly stating his decision, said he'd prefer to keep Hassett in his position as top economic advisor.

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Original article published by CNBC on January 16, 2026.
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