#NextFedChairPredictions 2026: The Global Economic Inflection Point – Beyond the Powell Era
As we move deeper into January 2026, global markets are fixated on one pivotal question: Who will succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends on May 15, 2026?
Inside Washington, preparations for the post-Powell transition are accelerating — and this shift is increasingly viewed not as a routine leadership change, but as a reset of global monetary philosophy.
Below is an updated analysis of the leading contenders in early 2026 and how markets are positioning around this decision:
1. Leading Contenders for