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Key Insight: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced support for raising the asset threshold for banks, noting that current levels may be outdated due to inflation.Expert quote:…

I recently came across some apparent quotes from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding mortgage rates.One social media post on X claimed he said we were going…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday he will begin interviewing candidates for Federal Reserve chair as soon as the White House whittles down what has suddenly…

If you’re hoping for lower mortgage rates, you might be thrilled to hear what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has to say.During a television interview today, he…

Major US trading partners hurried over the weekend to secure trade deals or lobby for extra time, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that some countries…

House GOP members on Thursday announced they would remove a retaliatory tax measure from their sweeping domestic policy package for now. The change follows a request by…

The U.S. and Chinese flags are seen on the day of a bilateral meeting between the U.S. and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, May 10, 2025. Keystone/eda/martial…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Moody’s Ratings were a “lagging indicator” after the group downgraded the U.S.’ credit rating…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives for a meeting on the House side of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters outside the West Wing after doing a television interview on the North Lawn of the White House on March…