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.
Bessent Says Recent Decline in Dollar Is a Natural ‘Adjustment’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played down the recent decline in the US dollar, saying it was a natural “adjustment” as ...
Scott Bessent calls government shutdown a bigger story than stock market shock
Stock markets have taken a dive as Trump continues implementing a sweeping tariff agenda, including new 25% duties on steel and aluminum.
Treasury secretary 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 ...
WATCH: Treasury Secretary slams Dems for potential government shutdown
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked about tariffs but pivoted to a looming government shutdown on Capitol Hill.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says a ‘detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his previous comments about a " detox period " for the U.S. economy did ...
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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 ...
Democrat lawmaker urges Treasury to cease Trump’s Bitcoin reserve plans
A Democrat lawmaker has called on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cease the creation of US President Donald Trump’s ...
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 administration is more focused on the long-term health of the economy and markets and not short-term gyrations. While Bessent said the administration ...