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Graham: Bessent would be 'outstanding' as Trump Treasury secretary
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent would be an “outstanding” choice as President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary. “I think he’d be outstanding. He’s ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Bessent and Lutnick lead Trump Treasury job race after Paulson exits
Billionaire says ‘complex’ financial ties triggered withdrawal from consideration for top US economy roleBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Trump’s Treasury secretary choice: Scott Bessent, Larry Kudlow or Howard Lutnick might be picked
Support for tariffs looks like a key qualification for this crucial job in the next Trump administration.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Musk backs Lutnick over Bessent as Trump’s Treasury secretary
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk threw his support behind Howard Lutnick, chair and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, over Scott Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, as Treasury secretary in the next ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
Treasury yields are red flag for markets’ Trump euphoria
Markets look through near-term loosening to medium-term picture for inflation and growthWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
These 2 men are the front-runners to be Trump's new Treasury secretary
Two prominent supporters of President-elect Trump’s campaign have emerged as the front-runners to lead the Treasury Department during his second administration. Trump has reportedly narrowed his ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
10-year Treasury yield ends at three-month high on expectations for potential sweep by Republicans
Yields on U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels since July and August on Monday, as traders looked ahead toward a week of data on economic growth, inflation and the labor market.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
10-year Treasury yield posts huge leap to 4.43% on Trump win, possible GOP Congress sweep
The pop for bond yields comes as the Trump win carries expectations that more tax cuts and steep tariffs could widen the fiscal deficit and reignite inflation.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Top Trump fundraiser lines himself up for Treasury secretary role
Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent canvasses for deputiesWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Trump election win spurs US stocks to strongest week in a year
S&P 500 breaks through 6,000 for first timeBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at 4-month high as Trump trade gets revived
Yields on U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels since July on Tuesday as traders clung to expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies will lift economic growth and ...Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Trump backer John Paulson bows out as possible Treasury secretary pick
John Paulson said he would remain in involved in implementing economic policies of President-elect Donald TrumpBusiness - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Elliott pushes to break up Honeywell after taking $5bn stake
US activist investor wants to split the conglomerate’s aerospace and automation businessesBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Treasury market under Trump at risk from inflation, not larger fiscal deficit, says analyst
The danger to the Treasury market from a second Donald Trump presidency comes not from a sharp increase in bond issuance but revived price pressuresBusiness - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Possible Trump Treasury secretary says he'd work with Musk to cut federal spending
Hedge fund founder John Paulson, an ally of former President Trump, said in a new interview that he will work with tech billionaire Elon Musk to “reduce federal spending” if tapped to serve as ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Trump’s economic team: Who could run Treasury, the Fed and energy in his second term
Even before Donald Trump was called the winner of Tuesday’s election, names had been circulating about who the Republican nominee would appoint to key posts in his second term. Now that he’s won, ...Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Trump's top priorities will be tax cuts, Iran sanctions and tariffs
Tax cuts are 'a signature part of his program,' Mnuchin said in a "Squawk Box" interview.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Trump takes a break from making Cabinet picks and attends UFC championship fight in New York
President-elect Donald Trump attended the UFC heavyweight championship clash at Madison Square GardenSports - ABC News - 7 minutes ago -
Elon Musk endorses Trump's transition co-chair Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary
Elon Musk posted on X his endorsement of the billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald on Saturday.Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago -
Treasuries sell-off reverberates through global markets
Volatility returns ahead of US election as government debt is hit by stronger economic dataBusiness - Financial Times - October 25