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The battle for the Fed chairmanship enters a critical phase. On the surface, public opinion still swings between Hassett and Waller, but the true disruptor has already emerged—current Federal Reserve Board member Christopher Waller is making a commanding appearance with an overwhelming 81% of top corporate CEOs backing him.

This choice is no coincidence. Waller’s background is unconventional—he is not a career politician but an academic researcher, a transition that grants him a unique perspective. He was among the first to sound economic alarms and is more敏锐 in assessing recession risks. Most importantly, he is not simply an "hawk" or "dove," but has found a balance between rate cuts and maintaining the independence of the central bank.

The market has already voted with its actions. After a speech at the CNBC summit, stocks rose in response, and bond yields fell—this synchronized reaction is enough to demonstrate the market’s confidence in his policy direction. Respected media outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Economist have voiced support, reflecting a shared desire in capital markets for stability and prospects.

Waller’s advantage lies in his understanding of corporate operations, market pulse, and, more importantly, his ability to bridge ideological divides and build consensus. For the Trump administration, what is truly needed is not a mere "mouthpiece" who follows orders, but a pragmatic leader capable of stabilizing financial markets and effectively stimulating economic growth.

Waller may very well be such a candidate. Missing out on him could come at a significant cost to the US financial markets and economic outlook.