U.S. stock and bond markets love Trump's pick of Bessent for Treasury — here's why

• How the stock market reacted to Trump picking Bessent for Treasury secretary

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  The Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent

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• Trump’s Bessent pick for Treasury boosts hopes for year-end stock-market rally

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• Long-term Treasury bonds log biggest rally in nearly 4 months after Trump picks Bessent

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  Trump’s Treasury Challenge: A Pick Who Loves Tariffs Yet Calms Markets

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• Here’s what Trump’s pick of Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary means for taxes, interest rates and more

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  Trump picks Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

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