Opinion
Scott Bessent is the right leader to revive America’s economy
The stakes have never been higher, but with Bessent at the helm of the Trump economic team, a brighter future is within reach.
5 Things Investors Need To Know About Scott Bessent's Economic Policies As He Faces Senate Grilling For Treasury Job
Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, faced sharp questioning in his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday, defending the administration's economic agenda on tariffs, tax policy,
Treasury Secretary Pick Scott Bessent Says Trump Could Bring ‘New Economic Golden Age’
The fund manager will face senators at a confirmation hearing on Thursday
Opinion
Investors rejoice at Scott Bessent confirmation testimony
Scott Bessent's wise comments on tariffs, taxes, spending, and debt calmed investors and sent markets soaring.
How Scott Bessent Made His Way Into Trump’s Inner Circle
To get the nomination for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent had to win over MAGA, Wall Street and Trump himself.
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent says Trump tax cuts should not expire
Scott Bessent, a South Carolina billionaire hedge fund manager, wasted no time getting to the crux of his confirmation hearing: the expiring Trump tax cuts. “This is the single most important economic issue of the day,” Bessent told the committee.
Trump Era Will Usher 'Economic Golden Age,' Treasury Pick Scott Bessent
Nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, is expected to declare during his confirmation that Trump will usher in "a new economic golden age."
Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel
U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent plans to say at his confirmation hearing that President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to unleash “a new economic golden age.”
Scott Bessent Treasury Secretary confirmation hearing: Live coverage
Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, will appear before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing Thursday morning starting at 10:30 am.
Treasury sec. nominee Scott Bessent says Trump should not have influence on Federal Reseve
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, says the Fed should stay independent from presidential influence.
Scott Bessent pressed on Trump tax agenda
Scott Bessent, Trump's pick to be Treasury Secretary was pressed on Trump's tax agenda during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Scott Bessent’s funny math would make his GOP predecessors blush
Ronald Reagan had his “ Miss Rosy Scenario ” and “ magic asterisks ” to make his deficit numbers seem better than they ...
CBO projects US debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cuts
The national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade, a sum that does not include trillions of dollars ...
Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department backs tariffs and extended tax cuts during confirmation hearing
South Carolina billionaire investor and hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent faced questioning on Capitol Hill Thursday during ...
Morning Report — Treasury choice touts Trumponomics
Treasury nominee Bessent a shoo-in Trump’s foreign policy steps into unstable world Gaza truce back on track Inauguration Day ...
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FX Daily: Executive decisions incoming
Financial markets are bracing for a flurry of executive orders ranging from immigration to energy and possibly trade. On ...
Trump readies massive shift in economy on eve of inauguration
Trump seeks sharp reductions in federal spending, deeper tax cuts, seemingly universal tariffs and sweeping deregulation.
Tax Breaks: The Money, Treasury, And Internal Revenue Service Shakeup Edition
Plus: Relief for taxpayers impacted by wildfires, itemizing deductions, civil forfeiture programs, Direct File, Tax Cuts and ...
Trump’s Treasury pick rejects minimum wage hike, champions tax breaks
Scott Bessent summarized the incoming administration’s perspective perfectly: Yes to tax breaks for the wealthy, no to ...