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Most economists say the administration will strive to avoid any surprises in its handling of Bernanke's expected exit. Yellen is seen as a comforting choice, given that she's considered a like-minded Bernanke ally who has held the No. 2 post at the Fed since October 2010, said Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial. Yellen led the Fed's communications committee, which recommended many of the changes the central bank has made to make the Fed more publicly transparent. "Investors are fully anticipating that Bernanke will leave when his term is up and that Yellen will succeed him," Zandi said. "If that happens, I think there will be a smooth transition." Yet in the meantime, the perception that Bernanke has just a few months left could raise doubts about his leadership. "When you are a lame duck, people are not as willing to follow you," Sohn said. "It could be more difficult now for Bernanke to mobilize the Fed to march to his tune." Bethune said he's holding out hope for intervention from President Barack Obama to help calm investors during a precarious time. "I am hoping that Obama will do anything and everything to convince Bernanke to stay for another term," Bethune said.
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