WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Vice Chair Stanley Fischer announced Wednesday he will retire next month, creating the potential for President Donald Trump to fill five key positions on the US central bank’s board.

With Fischer’s departure, Trump will be able to name the top three officials on the board, including Fed Chair Janet Yellen, whose term expires February 3.

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