The Fed Falls Behind Again as Bessent Looks for an Open-Minded Successor
As attention turns to the Federal Reserve potentially reducing its funds rate this Wednesday, the nickname “Jay Too Late” springs to mind, particularly in light of Chairman Jay Powell’s resignation in May and Treasury Secretary Bessent currently searching for his successor. It’s worth mentioning that Bessent is seeking candidates who are open-minded, which is a […]
Scott Bessent praises the US-China soybean agreement, but it may be too late for this year’s harvest.
Thanks to a new agreement between President Trump and the Chinese government, American farmers might see a boost, with promises of tens of millions of tons heading their way. However, analysts are a bit skeptical, suggesting that the timing could be too late for this season’s crops. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that China will […]
Asia-Pacific FX news summary: Bessent lifts yen, AUD rises on speeding CPI
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Bessent counters blame for government shutdown on ‘Meet The Press’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Challenges Shutdown Blame on Trump On a recent episode of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disputed host Kristen Welker’s claim that President Donald Trump is responsible for the ongoing government shutdown. Welker posed a direct question regarding when Trump would engage with Democrats to negotiate an end to […]
Bessent identifies five candidates for Powell’s position at the Fed.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Air Force One that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to five, according to The Wall Street Journal. Some of these candidates are connected to central banks and the White House, while others have affiliations with major Wall Street […]
Treasury Secretary Bessent shares that he has experienced ‘pain’ from tariffs as he is ‘a soybean farmer’
Treasury Secretary Speaks on Soybean Purchase Cuts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who identifies as “an actual soybean farmer,” expressed his concern over China’s reduction in buying U.S. soybeans. He mentioned that this situation is particularly tough for American farmers. During an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” anchor Martha Raddatz pointed out the struggles faced […]
Scott Bessent Criticizes NBC Host for Selectively Using Economic Data
Inflation Discussion on “Meet the Press” During a recent appearance on “Meet the Press,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took issue with NBC host Kristen Welker, accusing her of selectively presenting inflation statistics. Welker pressed Bessent on the increase in prices for everyday items like coffee, beef, and bacon. In response, Bessent asserted that while the […]
Bessent: U.S. responded to soybean farmers’ concerns about China
U.S. Soybean Exports to China Discussed in Malaysia Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned on Sunday that discussions about U.S. soybean exports to China occurred during talks between the two nations in Malaysia. “I think we managed to address some of the worries farmers had,” Bessent stated during an interview with Martha Raddatz regarding a meeting […]
“We Won’t Allow Their Irresponsibility”: Scott Bessent Responds to Concerns About a Government Shutdown
Government Shutdown Discussion Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday rebuffed ABC host Martha Raddatz’s attempt to attribute the government shutdown to Republicans. The shutdown commenced on October 1 after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer mobilized nearly all Senate Democrats to block a bipartisan funding bill. Raddatz questioned Bessent on “This Week” about the shutdown’s impact […]
Bessent calls the $20 billion agreement for economic stabilization with Argentina essential.
Treasury Secretary Pushes for Economic Aid to Argentina Amid U.S. Government Shutdown Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the $20 billion economic stabilization agreement with Argentina is crucial and should persist even during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. However, President Donald Trump noted that the effectiveness of this monetary arrangement hinges on Javier Milei’s government […]