Scott Bessent wants the era of Fed-watching to end: They should ‘move back into the background’ and make fewer speeches, he says

The Fed didn't want to get embroiled in politics in 2025—or ever. But Bessent wants them even further out of the public eye.

Scott Bessent’s Advice on How To Reduce Inflation Raises Eyebrows

On Sunday, the Treasury Secretary said consumers could lower their costs by migrating from blue to red states.

Scott Bessent is trying to explain his boss’s threat.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fumbled his words trying to claim President Donald Trump was joking when he threatened to ...

Trump tells Scott Bessent to fix the Fed’s high interest rates or ‘I’m going to fire your ass’

The president also disclosed for the first time that Bessent has been advocating for Powell to remain as chair until his term ...

Trump $2,000 Check Update: Scott Bessent Gives Advice on Direct Payments

The treasury secretary was responding to a question from Fox News' Bret Baier about the inflationary effect of a tariff ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of ‘perfect storm’ behind ground beef possibly soaring to $10 a pound

Ground beef cost an average of $6.32 in September — up from $5.67 a year before, according to data from the Federal Reserve ...

Scott Bessent says U.S. will not enter recession despite some sectors showing warning signs

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that while he does see economic ...
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Scott Bessent Calls Out Stephanopoulos Over Shutdown Hypocrisy, Calling GOP ‘Terrorists’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted ABC host George Stephanopoulos on Sunday over past rhetoric blaming Republicans for government shutdowns. The ...

The I.R.S. Tried to Stop This Tax Dodge. Scott Bessent Used It Anyway.

Like many on Wall Street, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used a limited partnership to avoid Medicare taxes. Unlike the ...