Kevin Warsh: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell and bringing to a close a five-month process marked by unusual turbulence around the central bank.
The appointment caps a selection process that formally began last summer but had its roots much earlier, following sustained and often sharp criticism by Trump of the Powell-led Federal Reserve dating back to Powell’s appointment in 2018.
“I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best,” said Trump in a Truth Social post announcing the selection.The current chairman of the Federal Reserve, Mr. Powell, will be retiring from his position in May 2026.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the 12-member branch of the Federal Reserve System (Central Bank of America) that sets U.S. monetary policy, including interest rates and money supply.
The Chairman of the FOMC is not just the face of the Federal Reserve but the architect of interest-rate policy, inflation management, and financial stability at a time when global markets remain highly sensitive to central bank signals.
Kevin Warsh: Ex-Governor Federal Reserve Now New Chairman of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh represents the most familiar option from a central banking standpoint. A former Federal Reserve Governor, Warsh served during one of the most turbulent periods in modern financial history—the 2008 global financial crisis.
His experience places him firmly within the Fed’s institutional memory, with firsthand exposure to emergency liquidity programs, bank rescues, and international coordination.
Warsh is often viewed as cautious about prolonged monetary accommodation and deeply focused on long-term financial stability. Supporters see him as a steady hand who understands both Wall Street and Washington, capable of restoring discipline to policy normalization when inflation risks resurface.
However, his close ties to financial markets also invite scrutiny. Critics argue that his background could reinforce perceptions of the Fed being overly sensitive to market interests. Still, for investors seeking credibility, experience, and crisis readiness, Warsh remains a strong contender.
Not to mention, according to Bloomberg, Mr. Warsh could be considered the top candidate as there are rumours that he might have visited White House before the announcement of the next chair. Which puts him ahead of all the candidates.
But it’s just a rumor, and there is no evidence to back the claim.
The 3 Other Contenders were also in race.
Rick Rieder: Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock’s global fixed income business
Rick Rieder would represent a sharp departure from tradition. As the Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock’s global fixed income business, he oversees trillions of dollars in bond investments and has spent decades interpreting how interest-rate decisions ripple through credit markets, housing, and government debt.
Unlike typical Fed chairs, Rieder comes from the real-time market trenches, not academia or central banking. His supporters argue that this perspective could be invaluable in an era where bond markets, fiscal deficits, and financial conditions drive economic outcomes as much as textbook models do.
A Rieder-led FOMC could be more attuned to transmission mechanisms—how rate decisions actually affect borrowing costs, liquidity, and financial stability. Yet, his candidacy would raise serious questions about conflicts of interest and institutional independence, given his long career in asset management.
If appointed, Rieder would symbolize a market-driven Fed, prioritizing financial plumbing and risk signals over purely theoretical frameworks.
Christopher Waller: Current Governor of the Federal Reserve
Among all contenders, Christopher Waller offers the smoothest transition. A sitting Federal Reserve Governor with deep academic and research credentials, Waller has spent years inside the Fed system, including at the St. Louis Fed, where he worked extensively on monetary theory and policy design.
Waller is known for his data-dependent approach—supporting rate hikes or cuts strictly when economic indicators justify them. His views often emphasize inflation dynamics, labor market tightness, and policy credibility. Importantly, he is seen as strongly supportive of Fed independence, a trait markets tend to reward during politically charged periods.
Choosing Waller would signal continuity rather than disruption. Markets would likely view his appointment as reassuring, with minimal risk of abrupt policy shifts. The trade-off, however, is that he lacks the political profile and external influence that some believe the next Fed Chair may need.
Kevin Hassett: Senior White House Economic Adviser
Kevin Hassett stands out as the most politically connected candidate. As a senior White House economic adviser and former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Hassett has been closely involved in shaping fiscal and economic policy at the executive level.
Hassett has consistently advocated for lower interest rates to support growth, investment, and employment. His appointment could improve coordination between fiscal and monetary policy—something policymakers often struggle with during downturns.
However, this proximity to the White House is also his biggest weakness. Markets may question whether a Hassett-led Fed could maintain the independence required to anchor inflation expectations. Bond investors, in particular, tend to react sharply to any perceived erosion of central bank autonomy.
A Hassett chairmanship would likely mark a more politically aligned Federal Reserve, increasing short-term policy responsiveness while raising long-term concerns about credibility.
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