Treasury Secretary Bessent says he’s not concerned about the current stock market volatility

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "not concerned" about market volatility

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  CBS News - 11h

• Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility

  essent said the administration is attentive to market moves, he predicted that both the economy and markets would prosper over time.
  
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  President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."
  
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  Bond yields finished lower Thursday, as investors faced the prospect of a potential U.S. government shutdown and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was more focused on the ...
  
  MarketWatch - 14h
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