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Bessent Emerging as a Contender to Succeed Fed’s Powell

A growing chorus of advisers inside and outside the Trump administration are pushing another name to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Bessent emerges as possible contender to succeed Fed's Powell, Bloomberg reports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emerged as a possible candidate to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter, a report immediately denied by the White House.

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Who will succeed Fed Chair Powell? Here's who Trump may consider.

US President Trump has been vocal with his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly among the candidates Trump is considering to replace Powell at the end of his term as chairman in May 2026.

Bessent is rumored to head the Fed. Is the central bank's independence threatened?

At the heart of the debate over Bessent's appointment is the thorny question of the central bank's independence. Trump has ...

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Trump eyes Cabinet member to replace 'Mr Too Late' Powell at the Fed: report

Trump is reportedly considering Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent among top contenders to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who he has criticized over interest rates.

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Trump urges ‘numbskull’ Fed chair Powell to lower interest rates — as prez reveals he plans to replace him

President Trump urged “numbskull” Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates Thursday — while confirming ...

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