What Next Fed Chair Could Mean for Housing Market

Jennifer Blau

Published on: 27/08/2025

The administration announced it is considering 11 candidates to potentially succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May 2026. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will conduct interviews as part of the selection process. While Powell is still expected to serve out his full term, attention is already shifting toward what a change in leadership could mean for monetary policy—and the broader economy.