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This episode analyze the high-stakes consideration of Kevin Hassett as the potential next Chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell, whose term concludes in May. Hassett, a prominent Republican and current Director of the National Economic Council, is widely considered a frontrunner candidate who strongly advocates for lower interest rates and growth-focused economic policies, aligning with presidential objectives. His policy approach is characterized as deeply dovish, favoring aggressive average inflation targeting (AIT) and deregulation, which could support markets reliant on sustained liquidity but risks generating asset bubbles. However, analysts caution that Hassett’s close relationship with the administration has already sparked concerns regarding the potential politicization of monetary policy, threatening the Fed's institutional independence. Although Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed he is on a short list of five contenders, his eventual selection would signal a dramatic shift in the central bank’s focus, necessitating careful hedging strategies for investors anticipating heightened market volatility.

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