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[BlackRock Executive Rick Rieder's Ranking as Fed Chair Candidate Rises] According to sources, BlackRock executive Rick Rieder's ranking as a potential successor for the Federal Reserve Chair has been steadily rising. U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant held a two-hour interview with Rieder last week to discuss topics such as monetary policy. Sources indicate that Besant was impressed by Rieder's experience in financial markets and his understanding of the economy. Rieder previously suggested the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points, exceeding market expectations. The selection process is still ongoing, and more candidates may be added to the list.