Bessent of the Key Square Group is considered a more market-oriented type that advocates deregulation and the development of the economy. Consistent with Trump's economic policy direction, his other positions include the gradual introduction of tariffs and standing down on regulations,

Investors are “appreciative” of Trump’s nomination of the “business-as-usual” Bessent as Treasury secretary, remarked one strategist.

The pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary has changed the market's mood, says Kit Juckes, chief currency strategist at Societe Generale. Stock futures are up, and both bond yields and the dollar are down.

Monday brought a broad advance as investors cheered Trump’s decision to nominate Bessent, the founder of Key Square Group. The Russell 2000 jumped 1.47% and surpassed a prior all-time high set in 2021 at session highs. More than 3 out of every 4 S&P 500 stocks traded higher in the session.