Hassett: I'd put Bessent top of the list for Fed, but Bessent doesn't want Fed job

Donald Trump to kick off final round of Fed chair interviews this week - FT. Trump and Bessent to interview Warsh on Wednesday - FT.

BOJ GOVERNOR UEDA: BELIEVE THAT THE ECONOMY WILL GO BACK TO POSITIVE GROWTH IN Q4 AND BEYOND THAT BOJ Chief Ueda: Robust Domestic Inflation and Wage Trends Should Limit Effects of Adverse Shocks BOJ Chief: Currently, Inflation Unlikely to Surge, Underlying Price Growth Remains Moderate BOJ GOVERNOR KAZUO UEDA PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEW TO FT GLOBAL BOARDROOM EVENT (RECORDED MON NIGHT): THE REAL SIDE OF THE ECONOMY IS DOING OK #bankofjapan #monetarypolicy #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #inflation MORE BOJ'S UEDA: WE'VE BEEN KEEPING POLICY EASY BECAUSE UNDERLYING INFLATION IS BELOW 2% #bankofjapan #monetarypolicy #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #inflation

“BOJ’s Ueda says he will not provide specifics on interest rates.” “BOJ’s Ueda observes a sharp recent increase in long-term interest rates.” “BOJ’s Ueda pledges increased JGB purchases in response to sudden long-term rate changes.” BOJ’s Ueda notes that the degree of monetary easing will change if trends in the economy and prices match projections BOJ’s Ueda notes the bank is monitoring firms’ wage intentions for next year