NEW YORK, United States – Kevin Hassett, US President Donald Trump’s economic adviser and his favorite to lead the Federal Reserve, said Sunday that the central bank’s mission was to demonstrate independence — but the president’s opinion “matters.” As a top adviser to the president, “I talk about almost everything with him almost every day,” Hassett said during an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” READ: Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut on jobs risks “I’ve certainly talked about monetary policy,” he said, when asked whether he would frequently consult the president if picked to replace Jerome Powell, […]... Keep on reading: US Fed chair front-runner Hassett pledges Trump independence