As shown by Jim Bianco on X, Hassett (blue) has been wildly gyrating the last 48 hours (85% to 60% to 86% to 76%).
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But we also note that January odds are rising... Source: zerohedge
It looks like the next Fed Chair will be Kevin Hasset, who is obviously very close to Donald Trump. At many occasions, Kevin Hassett has emphasized the need for lower interest rates to stimulate economic growth and criticize the Federal Reserve (Fed) for being too slow to ease monetary policy. Here are some of his key dovish sentiments: ➡️ Advocacy for Immediate Rate Cuts: Hassett told Fox News that he would be "cutting rates right now" if he were Fed chair. ➡️Call for Aggressive Easing: He advocates faster and deeper rate cuts than the current Fed leadership. ➡️Focus on Lower Borrowing Costs for Consumers: He has emphasized the importance of “cheaper car loans and easier access to mortgages,” framing lower rates as a tool to support middle-class financial health. ➡️Criticism of Current Policy as Too Restrictive: He has consistently argued that interest rates in the United States are too high and risk constraining investment, hiring, and household borrowing. He has warned that staying too restrictive for too long could undermine growth just as the economy is showing signs of cooling. ➡️Alignment with Presidential Preferences for Lower Rates: Hassett has publicly aligned himself with the view that interest rates in the United States are too high. He has also said Americans should expect the President to pick a chair who will help deliver lower borrowing costs.