Trump, Treasury and Scott Bessent

Here’s what Trump’s pick of Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary means for taxes, interest rates and more
With Scott Bessent, consumers eyeing prices and interest rates are getting a Treasury secretary pick who is deeply aware of the big-picture forces pushing and pulling those everyday costs, experts say.
3 urgent tasks awaiting Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary
Ensuring the US doesn’t default on its obligations. Extending trillions of dollars in tax cuts before they expire. Quarterbacking President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for the economy.
Trump to nominate Scott Bessent as treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has selected investor Scott Bessent as his nominee for Treasury secretary, putting forth a campaign trail partner and early frontrunner for the job after a long and contentious process. The contest for Treasury secretary has emerged as a key stumbling block in Donald Trump's presidential transition period.
Why CEOs Are Cheering Donald Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary
The business community expects Bessent to work closely with business leaders, as well as policymakers from both sides of the aisle.
Who is Scott Bessent? What you need to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump expected to name investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary pick
Bessent, founder and CEO of hedge fund Key Square Group, served as an economic adviser to the Trump campaign, often appearing on financial talk shows to argue in favor of the president-elect's economic policies.
Trump’s Treasury pick boosts stock market
Now is one of the stronger times of the year for stocks. pic.twitter.com/Hh4kA7xx6V — Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) November 26, 2024 The stock market rallied on Monday as investors reacted positively to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary.
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Scott Bessent May Rue the Day He Became U.S. Treasury Secretary
Trump's nominee to run the Treasury faces a tall order—dealing with mounting debt, implementing an aggressive tariff regime, ...
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Trump’s hunt for Treasury secretary down to the wire
Others, though, still see Bessent as a front-runner. Treasury secretary is Trump’s most important Cabinet pick left. The ...
From Washington to Wall Street: Meet the New Treasury Secretary
Stocks: After underestimating the past two years, Wall Street strategists are back to being bullish. Year-end targets from ...
Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee to lead the Labor Department.
Treasury secretary nominee outlines economic philosophy to cut budget deficit, spark growth
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He Helped ‘Break’ the Bank of England. Now He May Run the U.S. Treasury.
Scott Bessent’s former colleagues and rivals see the prospective Treasury secretary as a thoughtful choice with a broad ...