The Latest Breaking News from Scott Bessent

West ‘cannot be agnostic or naive’ about where goods are made, Reeves tells IMF

The Chancellor was speaking ahead of a meeting with US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Friday.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Musk Called Treasury Secretary Bessent a 'Soros Agent' During White House Clash

Billionaire Elon Musk called Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a "Soros agent" as the two fought in the White House

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

Stocks surge for 3rd straight day on hopes of tariff progress

Hopes of a tariff deal drove the major indexes higher.

Fortune · Apr 24, 2025

Stocks Slip Before the Open After Mixed Tariff News, Alphabet Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.59%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.79% this morning as mixed signals from the Trump administration prompted investors to temper their expectations for swift progress in resolving the U.S.-China tariff dispute.

Barchart · Apr 24, 2025

China will talk trade, but US will need to make the first move, experts say

Beijing is in a stronger position than Washington to negotiate trade deal, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025

Asian Markets Mixed As China Dispels Trump Talk Of Tariff Negotiations

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump's comments talking up the prospects of a deal to end their trade war.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025

US Treasury Secretary says IMF and World Bank need reform

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the institutions “serve critical roles in the international system. And the Trump administration is eager to work with them — so long as they can stay true to their missions.”

Euronews · Apr 24, 2025

Wall Street rally falters as Trump sends mixed tariff signals

The rebound in the US stock markets ran out of steam after a two-day rally as the Trump administration sent mixed messages regarding its tariff plans on other countries, particularly China.

Euronews · Apr 24, 2025

Asian Markets Mostly Up As Trump Soothes Fed Fears

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after President Donald Trump said he had "no intention" of firing the US central bank head and made conciliatory comments on his trade war with China.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025

China schools Trump on the art of a tariff deal: Don’t threaten us

Donald Trump has announced he’s willing to back way off Chinese tariffs after his levy package hit the stock market, the strength of the dollar, small businesses and American jobs.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025