According to CNBC, President Donald Trump will begin the final interviews of candidates for the Federal Reserve chair this week, putting back on track the formal selection process that began this summer, creating a defined headline window for markets. source: CNBC. The Fed Chair leads the FOMC and helps guide U.S. monetary policy, directly shaping interest rates and broader financial conditions that influence the U.S. dollar and liquidity across risk assets. source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. For trading, monitor Fed funds futures for repricing, the U.S. Dollar Index for dollar strength, and BTC and ETH volatility around any official nomination announcements disseminated by the White House. sources: CME Group; The White House.