Polymarket Shows 74% Odds of Kevin Hassett Replacing Jerome Powell as Fed Chair

Polymarket Shows 74% Odds of Kevin Hassett Replacing Jerome Powell as Fed Chair

According to Polymarket predictions, Kevin Hassett now leads among five contenders to be appointed by President Trump as the next U.S. Federal Reserve Chair.

Summary

Polymarket’s latest prediction data shows Kevin Hassett with a 74% probability of succeeding Jerome Powell as U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, topping a shortlist of five candidates under consideration by President Trump. The increase from earlier odds reflects growing trader confidence in Hassett’s appointment.

Terms & Concepts
  • Polymarket: A decentralized prediction market platform where users can trade on the outcome of future events.
  • Federal Reserve Chair: The head of the U.S. central bank, responsible for guiding monetary policy and overseeing the Federal Reserve System.