Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Trump's Treasury secretary
Bessent, 62, is a longtime hedge fund manager, Trump donor and adviser. He'll be the point person for Trump on a host of key ...
Bessent Says Musk’s DOGE Isn’t Altering Treasury Systems
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he personally vetted the Treasury employees on Elon Musk’s government efficiency ...
Economist: There is 'no button' Scott Bessent can push to lower long-term rates in a meaningful way
Nathan Sheets of Citi discusses U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent's calls for lower long-term bond yields, saying his 3-3-3 ...
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Acting CFPB Director Bessent tells CFPB staff to stop virtually all work
Contending that he wants to ensure that the CFPB is in line with Trump Administration policies, acting bureau Director Scott Bessent has ...
Warren blasts Treasury Secretary Bessent on Elon Musk weekend data grab
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren demanded answers following reports that billionaire Elon Musk took access to the nation's finance ...
Trump’s focus on 10-year Treasury yield to cut borrowing costs raises curiosity — and problems
The Trump administration said it intends to focus on the 10-year Treasury yield, instead of rate cuts, to lower borrowing costs. The news was greeted by some market participants, while also raising ...