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⚡️ Fed Chair Contest Intensifies: Hassett's Resistance Increases Market Risk
The contest for the upcoming Federal Reserve Chair, currently divided between Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh, has introduced instability into international markets. Hassett's leading position has diminished because of resistance from advisors worried he is too politically aligned with the President.
Market Risk: The Autonomy Element
The main worry is that a chair aligned with political interests, such as Hassett, could jeopardize the Fed's autonomy, resulting in strategies that do not effectively control inflation. This anxiety might lead the bond market to react, pushing long-term U.S. Treasury yields up (bond prices down) as investors seek greater returns.
* Policy Position: Although both candidates are viewed as advocates for reduced rates, Warsh's experience as a former Fed insider lends him more conventional credibility compared to the Trump supporter Hassett.
* Crypto Influence: The increased uncertainty and potential for policy mistakes (inflation) will lead to short-term fluctuations. The ultimate nomination will influence the sentiment for the U.S. Dollar (\mathbf{USD}) and the long-term appetite for risk in assets such as Bitcoin (\mathbf{BTC}).
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