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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'

The Treasury secretary echoed recent statements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Fortune · Mar 14, 2025

Democrat Urges Treasury To Block Trump's Bitcoin Reserve, Blasts 'Get Rich Quick Scheme'

A top Democrat has urged the Treasury Department to not push through with President Donald Trump's plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, saying it's just a new "scheme" for the president and his associates to benefit from.

International Business Times · Mar 14, 2025

S&P 500 falls more than 10% below recent high as markets rattled by Trump

Key US stock index slides into correction territory as president’s trade wars cause Wall Street volatility

The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025

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Stocks tank and egg prices soar under Trump

Once again, the American economy is under the gun and under a microscope

The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025

Larry Summers says there is a real possibility of a recession, which he calls the result of a ‘self-inflicted wound’

President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have suggested an economic downturn on the back of tariffs would be a transition period. Larry Summers, a former Treasury secretary, thinks otherwise.

Fortune · Mar 12, 2025

Stocks slump as trade war grows

The Dow fell more than 400 points on Tuesday as Trump announced he would increase tariffs on Canada

Salon · Mar 11, 2025

'Cheap goods' aren’t part of the American Dream, Trump's treasury secretary says

In a recent speech, Scott Bessent threw more cold water on a Trump campaign promise to lower the cost of living.

Fortune · Mar 11, 2025

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US economic worries mount as Trump implements tariffs, cuts workforce and freezes spending

President Donald Trump's flurry of tariffs, government layoffs and spending freezes may be doing more to harm the U.S. economy than to fix it

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

Trump Treasury secretary says economy slowdown just ‘detox’ as government spending switches to private sector

Donald Trump’s new Treasury secretary blew off the apparent slowdown in the nation’s economy as nothing more than “detox” as government spending switches to the private sector.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

Markets head for worst week of 2025 amid Trump tariff uncertainty

A weaker-than-expected jobs report suggests trade policy and DOGE cuts could be weighing on hiring, including in the private sector.

Fortune · Mar 7, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy may slow as part of a ‘detox’ from government spending

Bessent said employment should come from private companies, not the federal government.

Fortune · Mar 7, 2025

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Plus: The Trump administration's American dream revisionism, 50 theses on DOGE, what people get wrong about extreme MAGA, and more...

Reason · Mar 7, 2025

Trump’s Treasury Secretary claims cheap goods are ‘not the essence of the American Dream’

‘The American Dream is rooted in the concept that any citizen can achieve prosperity,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Cheap goods ‘not essence of American dream’, Trump official says amid tariff price fears

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent defends the new administration’s aggressive trade strategy

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2025

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Fortune · Mar 6, 2025

In a win for Silicon Valley, Senate votes to overturn key payments regulation that could benefit Elon Musk’s X

The rule was enacted under the Biden administration’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last November.

Roll Call · Mar 5, 2025

Warren puts Treasury nominee on the spot ahead of hearing - Roll Call

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Treasury nominee for answers about his oversight of the pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Britain dashes hope of quick Donald Trump peace deal for Ukraine warning 'there's a long way to go yet'

Trump reveals Zelensky sent him a letter in which Ukraine’s leader expressed a willing to sign a minerals deal ‘at any time’

Kiplinger · Mar 4, 2025

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 670 Points on Trade War Effect

A prodigious rally by the battered leader of the AI revolution typified an increasingly volatile picture for investors, traders and speculators.

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The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs and retailers’ warnings: The truth behind the US economy and whether a recession is coming

The economy under Trump’s first month in office is not what he promised on the campaign trail and it looks to be an uncertain year for the average American, economists told The Independent

Fortune · Mar 4, 2025

Last year, GDP expanded by 2.8% and the private sector added 1.5 million jobs—but Trump’s Treasury secretary claims that growth was ‘brittle underneath'

Scott Bessent said the private sector “has been in a recession.”

Fortune · Mar 3, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees inflation plummeting to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target despite Trump’s tariffs

Bessent blamed “four years of disastrous policies,” for scorching inflation, claimed the current administration was working everyday to lower prices, and China would eat any tariffs.

Fortune · Mar 3, 2025

Warren Buffett says tariffs leave consumers footing the bill: ‘The tooth fairy doesn’t pay ’em’

Warren Buffett isn’t one to wade into politics, but as an outsider warned tariffs are likely to prove inflationary.

Investment Deal For Ukraine's Rare Earth Minerals Not Currently On Table

Treasury Secretary clarifies no current consideration for investment deal with Ukraine. Zelensky expresses concerns about security guarantees in any agreem...

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2025

‘Bewildering’: US media and politicians react to Trump’s televised attack on Zelenskyy

The showdown between the US president and the Ukrainian leader dumbfounded various outlets and politicos

Mexico And Canada Consider Matching US Tariffs On China

Treasury Secretary Bessent supports Mexico and Canada aligning with US tariffs on China to create 'Fortress North America' and curb Chinese imports.

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