Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Fed Chair, Bank Leverage (Dec. 1, 2025)

An update of President Donald Trump's selection process for Federal Reserve Chairman -- Bloomberg News reports National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has emerged as a front runner -- as well as an update on de-regulation for bank capital rules impacting banks like Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Dec 1. We also previewed a House hearing this week where regulators should provide an update on bank capital plans. We also gave an update on the latest for the National Defense Authorization Act, as well as other appropriations bills, and their chances of passage before the end of the year.The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Policy weekly call is designed to provide investors an opportunity to learn about the most recent relevant policy research, information regarding forthcoming political catalysts and other on-goings within Washington D.C.The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can register for the call here: https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.