President Trump has officially told Federal Reserve governor Jerome Powell that he plans to tap him as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, according to a report.

Trump spoke with Powell Tuesday and is anticipated to announce Powell’s nomination on Thursday, according to the Wall Street Journal. Powell would replace Janet Yellen, whose term ends in February, as the chairman of the central bank.

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