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#WhoIsNextFedChair Signals New Fed Chair Pick — Markets React Key Highlights: • Trump confirms plans to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell • Male successor expected; shortlist includes Hassett, Warsh, Waller, Rieder • Markets turn volatile as rate policy uncertainty rises Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump revealed he plans to announce a new Federal Reserve Chair soon, openly criticizing Jerome Powell’s leadership. Trump stated the next chair “will do a very good job,” signaling a clear shift in Fed direction. 📉 Market Reaction: • Dow Jones: -1.8% • S&P 500: -2.0% • Nasdaq: -2.4% • Treasury yields moved higher as investors priced in policy risk Investors are now braci