Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a new plan in the fight to bring down historically high interest rates, and it’s got ...
Democrats demand Bessent meeting over DOGE ‘chaos’ at Treasury
Senate Democrats on Wednesday demanded Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attend a meeting with the Democratic Caucus “as soon ...
Bessent says Trump is focused on the 10-year Treasury yield and won't push the Fed to cut rates
The Trump administration is more focused on keeping Treasury yields low rather than on what the Fed does, Treasury Secretary ...
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 ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on FOX Business Network's "Kudlow" and urged Republicans to make President Donald ...
Bessent's focus on 10-year US Treasury yield may let Fed off the hook
The Trump administration's emerging focus on long-term Treasury bond yields may show growing sensitivity to market ...
Trump Treasury secretary Scott Bessent relives some pressure on the Fed
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Donald Trump is not asking the Federal Reserve to lower its short-term interest rates, ...
Friday forex follies: Bessent’s balancing act caps a wild week in FX
Adding to the mix, the Bank of England delivered a clean 25bp cut, serving up a dovish aftertaste that has markets pricing in ...
Trump is focused on lowering bond yields, not fighting the Fed, Treasury chief says
The Trump administration isn't looking to clash with the Federal Reserve over interest rates, Treasury Secretary Scott ...
Bessent Calms Markets by Leaving US Dollar, Debt Plans Intact
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he favors a strong dollar and has no plans to alter the government’s debt-issuance ...
Treasury Secretary Says Trump Is Not 'Calling For The Fed To Lower Rates'
President Donald Trump is focused on 10-year Treasury yields to bring down borrowing costs rather than the Federal Reserve ...
Bessent on Powell: ‘I’m sure he’s going to do the right thing’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday he wouldn’t be commenting on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies and expressed confidence in the central bank Chair Jerome Powell, ...