最新报道:According to a US government official, BlackRock executive Rick Rieder continues to rise in the rankings of contenders to succeed him as Federal Reserve Chairman. The official, who requested anonymity to discuss private meetings, said US Treasury Secretary Benson & Melson met with Rieder in New York last Friday for a wide-ranging, two-hour interview. The two discussed topics including monetary policy, the Fed's organizational structure, and regulatory policies. The official emphasized that the selection process is ongoing, with Benson & Melson interviewing four of the 11 publicly listed candidates and expecting one or two more to be considered. A source familiar with the Treasury Secretary's thinking revealed that Benson & Melson was impressed by Rieder's extensive experience managing large teams in financial markets and his deep understanding of micro and macroeconomics. The source stated that if Reed were to take the helm of the Fed, he would bring a steady hand and deep understanding of non-bank financial institutions. Reid told CNBC earlier last week that based on his reading of economic indicators, he believes the Fed should cut interest rates by 50 basis points — double the amount the market generally expects to be announced at this week's FOMC meeting.