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WSJ Fedwatcher Timiraos notes that the underlying legal question of what happens when a Fed chair's term expires without a confirmed successor remains unsettled

The unresolved legal question surrounding Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair raises concerns about potential market volatility.

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WSJ Fedwatcher Timiraos notes that the underlying legal question of what happens when a Fed chair's term expires without a confirmed successor remains unsettled

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  • The Trump administration has signalled that if no Fed chair successor is confirmed by 15th May, Powell should not continue in the role
  • Treasury Secretary Bessent said several officials could serve as interim leader as alternatives, pointing to Vice Chair Jefferson and Governor Waller 
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If Powell cannot remain in office and an interim leader is appointed, it could disrupt the Fed's continuity, impacting expectations for policy and potentially influencing rates and risk sentiment in the equity and fixed income markets.

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