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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims American economy has become ‘hooked’ and ‘addicted’ to excess government spending — warns of ‘detox period.’ 3 ways to ...
The impact of the ‘detox period’ may already be unfolding. At the end of 2024, government expenditures as a percentage of ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says bond yields are signaling it's time for the Fed to cut rates
The Treasury Secretary pointed to two-year Treasury yields as a signal that the market is ready for interest rate cuts from ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends the 'strategic uncertainty' of Trump's trade talks: 'Nobody's better at creating this leverage'
Scott Bessent told ABC News on Sunday that some of the countries looking to negotiate with Trump should curb their ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent says ‘it’s up to China’ — not the US — to de-escalate trade war
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday signaled that a de-escalation of the trade war over President Trump’s harsh tariff ...
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Bessent Tells Investors He Expects Trade Tension With China to De-Escalate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking at a banking conference earlier this month. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent: We're Doing "Bespoke Deals" With 18 Important Trade Partners
Good to see you. You get the best reviews in the administration outside the president. Your thoughts about the U.S.-China ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent signals US advantage in tariff battle as China's economy crumbles
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is "confident" that China wants to reach a trade deal as the U.S. adversary's economy shows signs of slowing down to "devastating" lows.
Treasury Secretary Bessent: Despite "Media Driven" Pessimism About Economy, Americans Are "Still Spending"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to new polls showing people losing faith in Trump's economy and blames the news ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rips IMF over woke ‘mission creep’
It devotes disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change, gender, and social issues,” Bessent said.
Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent got into shouting match in West Wing
Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent got into a shouting match last week, two White House officials confirmed to ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with US as trade war appears to cool
Speaking in the Oval Office after a brief swearing-in ceremony for Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins ...
Treasury chief Scott Bessent says U.S. has an "an opportunity for a big deal" with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.