ME News Report, December 19 (UTC+8), December 19, Trump praised several candidates for the Federal Reserve Chairman position on Thursday. When asked about Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, he stated that the two met again on Wednesday and praised him as 'great.' Trump also praised the Fed's Vice Chair for Supervision, Michelle Bowman, but did not explicitly confirm whether she is among the final candidates. Trump mentioned that he is interviewing 'three to four' candidates for the Federal Reserve Chair position and expects to decide 'soon' who will be nominated to succeed Powell. 'I think each of them would be a good choice. But I'm not sure if the announcement will be made before the end of the year, but a decision will be made in the coming weeks.' In an interview last week, Trump hinted that National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh are major contenders. At that time, he stated, 'I think both Kevins are great, and there are a few other great candidates as well.' (Source: ME)