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 ...

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 ...