Treasury, Trump and Wall Street

Dow Jumps 400 Points As Wall Street Embraces Trump’s Treasury Pick Scott Bessent
Investors are “appreciative” of Trump’s nomination of the “business-as-usual” Bessent as Treasury secretary, remarked one strategist.
Why Wall Street likes Trump's pick for Treasury
Hedge fund executive Bessent will be Trump’s primary conduit to Wall Street investors who are skeptical of the president-elect's punishing trade agenda.
What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for Treasury secretary
From his years working for George Soros to his role as a key economic advisor to Trump, Bessent has extensive if contradictory Wall Street experience.
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Scott Bessent’s Treasury Gauntlet
The nominee reassures financial markets, for now, but there are many pitfalls ahead.
Dow hits all-time closing high as Trump’s Treasury pick Scott Bessent promises to slash taxes, spending
The longtime hedge fund manager said he is focused on making Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent, as well as eliminating taxes on tips, social security benefits and overtime pay.
Global Markets Rise as Trump Taps Scott Bessent for Treasury Role
Bessent's nomination as Treasury Secretary has garnered attention due to his history with businessman George Soros.
Trump Treasury pick Scott Bessent to prioritize tax cuts, WSJ reports
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, will prioritize delivering on election tax cut pledges, he told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published on Sunday.
Treasury pick Scott Bessent scored billion-dollar wins with these bets on Wall Street
While little has been reported about his wealth, a look at Bessent's winning bets while working in finance offer some insight into how me made his fortune.
‘Can he stand up to Trump:’ Jason Furman on Trump’s choice of Scott Bessent for Treasury Sec.
Fmr. CEA Chair Jason Furman joins Andrea Mitchell to analyze Trump’s choice of Scott Bessent to be the next Treasury Secretary. Furman emphasizes Bessent’s Wall Street background and lack of government experience as defining elements of his nomination.
Trump nominates Wall Street investor Scott Bessent as treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the little-known Wall Street investor who became one of President-elect Donald Trump's top economic advisers, has been nominated to be the next treasury secretary in Trump's new administration.
Trump Treasury pick Scott Bessent to prioritize tax cuts on tips, overtime and social security
Scott Bessent — the hedge-fund manager tapped to lead the Treasury Department — revealed his top priority will be extending the tax policies of President-elect Donald Trump’s first term and eliminating levies on service workers’ tips,
Jim Cramer examines Wall Street's reaction to Trump Treasury secretary pick
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors demonstrated a belief that hedge fund manager Scott Bessent will be a prudent force as ...
Wall St Closes Higher; Small-Caps Hit Record High After Trump Nominates Bessent
According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 gained 17.81 points, or 0.30%, to end at 5,987.15 points, while the Nasdaq ...
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Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher as the Dow reaches another record
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to another all-time high. The Dow added 1% Monday to the record it set on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Nasdaq ...