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 ...
Bessent tough talk on Russia oil: How could India be impacted?
Bessent’s statements at the hearing, during which he spoke on a range of issues, constituted a comprehensive presentation of ...
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Treasury Nominee Bessent Defends Trump Policies in Testimony; Promises to Press China to Resume Ag Purchases in Phase 1 Agreement
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent outlined a three-pronged approach to tariffs during his Senate testimony this week, ...
Confirmation hearings day 3 highlights: Doug Burgum, Scott Bessent and other Cabinet picks face Senate questions
In a new memo obtained by NBC News, Senate Finance Democratic tax staff found that Scott Bessent avoided over $950,000 of ...
Brent crude could climb to $90 on Russian oil disruption, Deutsche Bank says
Crude oil futures posted gains for the week, helped by concerns over supply disruptions following the latest U.S. sanctions on Russia and strong winter demand for heating fuels, but fell Friday ahead ...
Stock futures advance ahead of three-day break
U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday in the last trading day before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 126 points, or 0.3%, to 43498. S&P 500 futures ...
5 things the nominee for Treasury Secretary signaled about what markets can expect in a 2nd Trump term
Bessent said he believed Trump's presidency would help "unleash a new economic golden age," which could include more jobs and ...
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“If Trump asks, we'll step up sanctions against Putin”
At his confirmation hearing before the Senate on Thursday, incoming US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he stood ready ...