John Williams is set to be named president of the New York Fed, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. Williams is currently president of the San Francisco Fed. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Journal reported that the Federal Reserve board of directors has recommended Williams to succeed the retiring William Dudley for the New York post, and a final decision may be announced next month.
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