U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant: Powell should also resign from the board when he steps down as Fed Chairman in 2026
ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basent suggested that Federal Reserve Chairman Powell should step down from the Federal Reserve Board when his term as chairman ends in May 2026. Basent stated on Tuesday, "Traditionally, the Federal Reserve chairman also resigns from the board upon leaving office. There has been much discussion about a 'shadow Federal Reserve chairman,' which could cause confusion before an official nomination. I can say clearly that if the former Federal Reserve chairman continues to serve on the board, it could be very confusing for the market." Powell's term as a Federal Reserve Board member does not end until January 2028, which means that even if his term as chairman ends next May, he could still remain at the Federal Reserve and participate in monetary policy formulation.Regarding whether he will continue to serve on the board, Powell has repeatedly avoided responding. This silence complicates decision-making for President Trump and his aides as they adjust the Federal Reserve leadership next year. Basent also stated, "The formal process for determining the nomination of the next Federal Reserve chairman has begun, and there are many excellent candidates both inside and outside the Federal Reserve."