Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary

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 says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession
The comments come after Bessent said Friday that the U.S. would undergo a transition period as the federal government tries to cut spending, including laying off public sector workers. Bessent on Thursday reiterated his view that current levels of government spending are "unsustainable.
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 Bessent's efforts to calm Wall Street aren't working
Stocks were trading near session lows on Thursday afternoon, after comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggesting that short-term volatility in markets wasn't a concern failed to reassure Wall Street.
Treasury Sec. Bessent: We're focused on ‘real economy,' not concerned about ‘a little’ volatility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss how the Trump administration is focused on long-term health of the economy, outlooks on market volatility, and more.
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the ‘real economy' and not concerned about ‘a little' market volatility
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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,

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Treasury yields are little changed as investors await PPI report
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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 yields rise after producer prices signal inflation reprieve
Bond yields were edging up Thursday, following a report showing a reprieve in inflationary pressures last month in the supply chain.