WHO IS KEVIN HASSETT? WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL IS TRUMP’S TOP FED CHAIR POWELL REPLACEMENT PICK Kevin Hassett has now reportedly solidified his stance as the frontrunner to replace Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell with US President Donald Trump’s blessing. People familiar with the development on this front are positive that the White House National Economic Council director has toppled other top choices to take the lead as the American leader’s favourite name in the race, according to Bloomberg. Over a week ago, Trump himself curtly said, “I think I already know my choice.” However, he didn’t point his finger at anyone at the time. Back in September, named his top three candidates for the job: Kevin Hassett, ex-Fed official Kevin Warsh and central bank governor Christopher Waller. Full article: https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-kevin-hassett-white-house-official-is-trumps-top-fed-chair-powell-replacement-pick/4056306/(FXHedge)