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Trump picks 'safe' choice to lead the Federal Reserve: 5 questions answered

  • Written by Greg Wright, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of California, Merced
imageThis man may soon be the world's 'second-most-powerful person.'AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

Editor’s note: Markets breathed a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump named Jerome Powell his pick to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. If confirmed, Powell – considered a “safe” choice – would take over from current...

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