Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is emerging as a top candidate to be the central bank's next chair, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who was appointed by President Trump during his first term, has reportedly emerged as the top contender to succeed embattled Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is emerging as a top candidate to serve as the central bank’s chair among President Donald Trump’s advisers as they look for a replacement for Jerome Powell,