Waller was interviewed by Trump, with a focus on the job market. Bowman is suspected of being out

Mr. Waller, the Fed governor, had a "productive interview" with Mr. Trump for the job, according to senior administration officials, during which they discussed in depth the labour market and how to stimulate job growth. The interview took place at the presidential residence and ended shortly before Mr. Trump's national address on the economy on Wednesday night. Mr. Bescent, the Treasury secretary, Mr. Wiles, the White House chief of staff, and Mr. Scavino, the deputy chief of staff, also attended. BlackRock's Rick Riddle will be interviewed at Mar-a-Lago in the final week of the year, officials said, adding that Mr. Bowman, the Fed governor, was no longer a candidate for the job. Officials pointed out that Waller's conversations with Trump about jobs showed that concerns and criticism that the president was simply looking for a candidate who would bend to his will on interest rates were unfounded. They emphasized that the president's interviews with candidates covered a wide range of economic topics. (CNBC)