Bessent Aims to Add 1-2 More Names to Fed Chair Shortlist: CNBC

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent aims to add one to two more names to the Fed Chair shortlist, CNBC reports, citing unidentified Treasury sources.

• Bessent also met with former Fed governors Warsh, Lindsey and Bullard
• Bessent waiting for Fed blackout period to end in order to speak with Fed officials who are among the 11 on his shortlist

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