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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he can't rule out the possibility of a recession
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday there are 'no guarantees' there won't be a recession, but expressed confidence in the stock market.
Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says there are ‘no guarantees’ there won’t be a recession
There are “no guarantees” there will not be a recession in the US, although there could be an adjustment, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview that aired on Sunday. But Bessent, speaking to NBC’s “Meet the Press,” ruled out the chance of a financial crisis.
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 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 not mean that a recession was necessary.
Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is detoxing but that doesn’t mean there will be a recession: ‘I’m not concerned about a little bit of volatility over three weeks’
But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was a hedge-fund chief prior to his political appointment, isn’t worried. “I’m not concerned about a little bit of volatility over three weeks,” Bessent told CNBC on Thursday.
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.
Watch CNBC’s full interview with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of the economy, U.S. foreign trade relations, and more.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says White House is heading off a 'guaranteed' financial crisis
Bessent believes market pullbacks are benign, and Trump's pro-business policies will boost the economy in the long run.
Is A Recession Coming During Trump’s Second Term? ‘No Guarantees,’ U.S. Treasury Secretary Says.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared “there are no guarantees” that Americans won’t face a recession during ...
Trump treasury secretary says 'there are no guarantees' about recession hitting the US
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC on Sunday he is not worried about the stock market, despite a tumultuous week.
Bessent says ‘there are no guarantees’ when it comes to recession
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that “there are no guarantees” when it comes to a recession. “Mr. Secretary, ...
Trump’s Multimillionaire Treasury Secretary Calls Stock Market Drop ‘Healthy’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the stock market drop since Trump took office is "healthy" and "normal." He didn't rule out a coming recession.
‘There Are No Guarantees,’ Treasury Secretary Says of Recession
There are “no guarantees” there will not be a recession in the U.S., although there could be an adjustment, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview that aired on Sunday. But Bessent, ...
Treasury Secretary says he’s ‘not worried about the markets’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he is “not worried about the markets” after a rough week for the stock ...