Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel
U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent plans to say at his confirmation hearing that President-elect Donald Trump has an ...
Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions ...
Bessent tough talk on Russia oil: How could India be impacted?
Bessent’s statements at the hearing, during which he spoke on a range of issues, constituted a comprehensive presentation of ...
Bessent Says '100% On Board' With Stronger Russia Sanctions
Donald Trump's Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent said Thursday he would support tightening sanctions on Russia if the incoming president saw it as a way toward ending the war in Ukraine.
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Treasury Nominee Bessent Defends Trump Policies in Testimony; Promises to Press China to Resume Ag Purchases in Phase 1 Agreement
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent outlined a three-pronged approach to tariffs during his Senate testimony this week, ...
Brent crude could climb to $90 on Russian oil disruption, Deutsche Bank says
Crude oil futures posted gains for the week, helped by concerns over supply disruptions following the latest U.S. sanctions on Russia and strong winter demand for heating fuels, but fell Friday ahead ...
Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.
Stock futures advance ahead of three-day break
U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday in the last trading day before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 126 points, or 0.3%, to 43498. S&P 500 futures ...