Trump is set to name a new Fed chair by late 2025, with Kevin Hassett and Rick Rieder among top contenders. The final decision, following interviews including one with Rieder at Mar-a-Lago, will shape monetary policy ahead of Powell’s term ending in May 2026. Market watchers are tracking how the shift could affect interest rates and economic strategy. Meanwhile, developments in EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and efforts in Countering the Financing of Terrorism continue to influence global financial dynamics.

According to Coincu, US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new Federal Reserve chair by the end of December 2025, with potential candidates including Kevin Hassett and Rick Rieder. The decision is anticipated to influence monetary policy and financial markets. Trump stated the final choice would follow interviews, including one with Rieder at Mar-a-Lago in late December 2025. The appointment comes as current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term is set to expire in May 2026. Market analysts are closely watching how the new leadership may affect economic strategies and interest rates.