Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismisses market volatility amid Trump economic moves
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said market volatility doesn't matter much as the Trump administration focuses on long-term economic success.
Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent downplays economic fears around tariffs
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters on the White House lawn on Mar. 13, 2025. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to CEOs: It's common sense to cut taxes
With markets reeling because of volatile tariff headlines from the Trump administration, one of the president's top Cabinet members is reportedly aiming to get CEOs and investors to focus on something more bottom-line friendly. The prospect of permanent Trump tax cuts.
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
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 may lead to a one-time price adjustment.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says he’s not concerned about the current stock market volatility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday played down the recent weakness in the stock market, saying the White House was focused on the long term. “I’m not concerned about a little bit of volatility over three weeks,
Treasury Secretary Bessent: A ‘detox’ period for the economy does not have to be a recession
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of the economy, how the Trump administration is approaching debt reduction, and more.
Scott Bessent says the White House doesn’t care about stock market volatility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made it clear on Thursday that the Trump administration isn’t concerned about stock market swings. Speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” Bessent said the White House is focused on long-term economic growth,
Treasury Secretary tells stock investors to focus on the long term
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday tried to calm investors worried that the administration would tip the economy into recession. In an interview on CNBC, Bessent said he wasn't worried about recent stock-market volatility,
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday the Trump administration is more focused on the long-term health of the economy and markets and not short-term gyrations. "We're focused on the real economy.
Scott Bessent calls government shutdown a bigger story than stock market shock
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed on Thursday the negative impacts of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs as he said a ...
Bessent brushes off stock dips, recession concerns as ‘a little bit of volatility’ short-term
The Trump administration has repeatedly tried to brush off concerns that American consumers would take hits amid market chaos.
House Republicans demand data about Dem fundraiser ActBlue amid accusations of fraud
GOP lawmakers on the House Oversight and House Administration Committees fired off a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott ...
Stocks trim losses as Bessent says 'detox' doesn't mean recession
Thursday is shaping up to be another volatile day for U.S. stocks. The Nasdaq Composite has already swung by more than 1 percentage point from its daily lows to its daily highs as the market trimmed ...
Bessent Says Economy May Be Starting To 'Roll A Bit'
The White House's top economic advisor defended controversial tariffs and acknowledged the economy may be starting to roll ...
Bessent Says Canada’s Trudeau Being a ‘Numbskull’ in Trade Talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a "numbskull," warning his tough approach ...