Powell, Taylor Said to Be Leading Fed Chair Choices

The transcript discusses the potential candidates for the Fed Chair position, focusing on Jay Powell and John Taylor. It highlights political influences, market reactions, and the administration's objectives for the selection. The discussion concludes with speculation on other possible candidates like Gary Cohn and Kevin Wash.

Which two candidates are highlighted as leading contenders for the Federal Reserve Chair position?

• Jay Powell and John Taylor

• Janet Yellen and Gary Cohn

• Kevin Wash and Mike Pence

• Mandela and John Taylor

What was the market's reaction to the potential nomination of Jay Powell?

• Negative market reaction

• Favorable market reaction

• No market reaction

• Uncertain market reaction

What are the administration's objectives for the new Fed Chair?

• Focus on international relations

• Low rates, outsider perspective, and transparency

• No change in current policies

• High rates and insider perspective

Who is considered more useful in fiscal efforts according to the discussion?

• Gary Cohn

• Kevin Wash

• John Taylor

• Jay Powell

Which candidate is suggested as the odds-on favorite by process of elimination?

• Kevin Wash

• Jay Powell

• John Taylor

• Janet Yellen