Treasury Secretary Bessent says he’s not concerned about the current stock market volatility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday played down the recent weakness in the stock market, saying the White House was focused on the long term. “I’m not concerned about a little bit of volatility over three weeks,” Bessent said in an interview on CNBC.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US should bring BTC onshore
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he is a big proponent of bringing Bitcoin onshore to the US and discussed the future of the BTC strategic reserve.
Trump’s Treasury Man, Scott Bessent, Talks Growth at the Ziegfeld Ballroom
The elegant, old school South Carolinian emphasizes deregulation, especially in the banking sector — and the importance of reducing government jobs
Bessent brushes off stock dips, recession concerns as ‘a little bit of volatility’ short-term
The Trump administration has repeatedly tried to brush off concerns that American consumers would take hits amid market chaos.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismisses market volatility amid Trump economic moves
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said market volatility doesn't matter much as the Trump administration focuses on long-term economic success.
Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent downplays economic fears around tariffs
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters on the White House lawn on Mar. 13, 2025. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Treasury Secretary tells stock investors to focus on the long term
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday tried to calm investors worried that the administration would tip the economy into recession. In an interview on CNBC, Bessent said he wasn't worried about recent stock-market volatility,
Treasury Secretary Bessent: A ‘detox’ period for the economy does not have to be a recession
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of the economy, how the Trump administration is approaching debt reduction, and more.
Bessent Says Recent Decline in Dollar Is a Natural ‘Adjustment’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played down the recent decline in the US dollar, saying it was a natural “adjustment” as ...
Bessent Says Economy May Be Starting To 'Roll A Bit'
Key Takeaways Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy is starting to "roll a bit," acknowledging that ...
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DOGE has saved around $50 billion: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
The Department of Government Efficiency has saved the government approximately $50 billion, Treasury Secretary Scott ... sent to Bessent and authored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden ...
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Does Scott Bessent Have Children? A Look at the Billionaire’s Family
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Scott Bessent as his choice for the next Secretary of the Department of the Treasury, pending approval. In his announcement, Trump praised Bessent ...
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Bessent’s First 10-Year Treasury Auction
The bond market is readying for a 10-year note auction, the first under new Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Treasury will sell $42 billion in 10-year notes. The 10-year is important because ...
Treasury’s Scott Bessent says ‘access to cheap goods’ is not the ‘American dream’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stood by President Trump’s policy plans during a speech delivered to top economists on ...
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Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent leaves powerful two-word message in Irish airport's welcome book
The plane Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was traveling on from Kyiv, Ukraine, made a stop at the western Ireland airport to refuel. While there, Bessent signed the welcome book, writing ...
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Kristi Noem asks the IRS to help with Trump immigration crackdown
Noem made the request to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a letter last week, saying she needed their help to comply with a Trump executive order on border security. The order told the ...
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Bessent on Trump reciprocal tariffs threat: ‘This is not theater’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Trump’s recent decision to study the proposed reciprocal tariffs instead of immediately enacting them. “As we’ve learned that with ...