Current Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has emerged as the hottest candidate for the next Fed Chair, topping the list with a 30% probability on the prediction market platform Polymarket. Waller’s academic background and technocratic qualities give him three key advantages:Flexible and Pragmatic Monetary Policy: His approach is not ideologically driven but adjusts based on economic data. He supported rate cuts in 2019, advocated for hikes in 2022, and was among the first governors ...