Kevin Hassett

Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett defended the strength of the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump, saying that it was thriving despite the Federal Reserve’s tight monetary policy. Trump’s Economy ‘Is Booming’ Hassett said that the “economy...

White House senior adviser Kevin Hassett is directly challenging Jerome Powell's claim that the Justice Department's probe is rooted in President Trump‘s political payback over interest rates, framing the case instead around the Fed's soaring renovation costs. Speaking Monday on CNBC, Hassett...

Americans are poised to receive the largest tax refunds in history, according to forecasts by the Secretary of the Treasury and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent.  According to today’s report, Bessent anticipates households could see refunds increase by $1,000 to $2,000.  How...

President Donald Trump is reportedly set to interview U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller for the position of Fed chair on Wednesday. Waller Seen Favoring Further Rate Cuts The selection process is described as fast-moving, with the possibility of meetings being rescheduled or...

Kevin Hassett, the current National Economic Council Director and a potential candidate for the position of Federal Reserve chair, has downplayed the influence of President Donald Trump on interest rate decisions. Only Data-Driven Views Matter, Says Hassett In an interview with CBS...

Tariff revenue declined month-over-month for the first time since President Donald Trump imposed import taxes in April, according to Treasury Department data released on Wednesday. The government collected $30.75 billion in customs duties in November, down from $31.35 billion in October. Revenue...

The competition to lead the central bank of the United States appears to have narrowed down to two primary candidates. The Front-Runners: “The Two Kevins” Speaking with The Wall Street Journal from the Oval Office on Friday, President Donald Trump indicated he is deciding between...

Bond markets are showing signs of unrest as Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council director, is increasingly being seen as a potential candidate for the Federal Reserve chairmanship. What Happened: Hassett’s chances of being nominated for the Federal Reserve chairmanship have seen a...

As the week comes to a close, let’s look back at the top stories that emerged over the past few days. From Trump’s contemplation of the Australian retirement system to Elon Musk’s predictions about AI-driven unemployment, here’s a recap of the week’s most significant...

President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating appointing U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as his chief economic adviser if incumbent Kevin Hassett is chosen as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Additional Responsibilities For Bessent? The Trump administration is planning to name...

Economist Kevin Hassett currently serves as the Director of the National Economic Council, but could soon find himself named the next Federal Reserve Chairman, based on prediction market odds and comments from President Donald Trump. Trump recently referred to Hassett as a "potential future Fed...

Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump. Hassett Weighs In On Powell Replacement News In an interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation,...

Kevin Hassett has emerged as the clear frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair next May, a shift that could reshape U.S. monetary policy and affect global markets, particularly if Hassett brings a more dovish stance as expected. The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:GLD) is up for the...

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next Federal Reserve Chair, according to a report published Tuesday. Trump’s ‘Close Ally’ For Fed’s Top Position? Hassett, who led the Council of Economic...

Economist Larry Kudlow predicts President Donald Trump will make big moves at the Federal Reserve when Chairman Jerome Powell steps down. What Happened: Kudlow, who served as Director of the National Economic Council from 2018 to 2021 under Trump, shared his view on the independence of the Federal...