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Bessent signals Christmas timeline for new Fed Chief

The race to select the next Federal Reserve Chair has intensified as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent concludes second-round interviews. Kevin Hassett is viewed as the frontrunner, though the White House calls reports speculative. Five candidates remain, with betting markets split as rate cuts and economic risks shape the decision.

26 Nov 2025 9:36 am