The U.S. Treasury Secretary will begin a series of interviews with candidates for the Federal Reserve Chair on Friday

ChainCatcher news, citing sources from The Wall Street Journal, reports that U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin plans to conduct a series of intensive interviews with candidates for the Federal Reserve Chair starting Friday. According to sources, the interview process will continue into next week, and Mnuchin will communicate with candidates either face-to-face or via video conference.

According to Mnuchin and his advisors, there are currently 11 candidates in the running, including Federal Reserve Governors Waller and Bowman, National Economic Council Director Hassett, and former Federal Reserve Governor Warsh.

After the interviews, Mnuchin will submit a final list of recommended candidates to Trump. Mnuchin previously stated that he would begin the selection process for the Federal Reserve Chair successor shortly after Labor Day.