Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy may slow as part of a ‘detox’ from government spending
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy may be “starting to roll a bit,” as data suggests last year’s red-hot economy may be slowing. Bessent said the Trump administration’s moves to transition the economy to one which emphasizes private spending over public spending may require a “detox” period.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: I'm a big proponent of U.S. taking the worldwide lead in crypto
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, U.S. foreign trade relations, economic impact of President Trump's tariffs policy, strength of the U.S. dollar,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shrugs off Wall Street’s Trump tariff ‘selloff’
Bessent told Fox & Friends that the commander-in-chief’s top priority is living the living standards of ordinary Americans
Secretary Treasury Bessent says there's no Trump 'put'
President Donald Trump takes in a lot of information every day and isn't just focusing on stock markets to determine his policies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday during a televised interview.
Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Bitcoin acquisition plans are in discussion
Scott Bessent confirms US plans for a strategic bitcoin reserve, emphasizing regulation and curbing sales of seized assets.
‘Cheap goods’ aren’t part of the American Dream, Trump’s treasury secretary says
In a recent speech, Scott Bessent threw more cold water on a Trump campaign promise to lower the cost of living.
Markets in freefall, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s short and sharp three-word take says it all; here's what he said
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided a reality check on the current stock market fall, suggesting that a market rally would result from a natural bounce rather than any support from the Trump administration.
Trump treasury secretary warns of 'detox period' slowdown for US economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the U.S. economy could enter a "detox period" as the administration shifts from robust government spending.
Treasury Chief: We May Need 'Detox' on Economy
It's not a word typically applied to the economy, and it may not thrill Wall Street investors. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Friday that the nation's economy may be in need of a "detox.
Treasury secretary forecasts ‘detox period’ for US economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the United States economy has become increasingly reliant on excessive government spending, adding, “there’s going to be a detox period.” “The market and the economy have become hooked,
Treasury Secretary Bessent: 'I'm not worried about inflation' from tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump's tariffs aren't going to cause persistent inflation, but ...
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Treasury’s Scott Bessent says ‘access to cheap goods’ is not the ‘American dream’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent staunchly defended President Trump’s tariffs on Thursday, arguing that trade ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees inflation plummeting to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target despite Trump’s tariffs
Bessent blamed “four years of disastrous policies,” for scorching inflation, claimed the current administration was working ...
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump's tariffs are unlikely to raise inflation, in part ...