Trump’s Treasury Nominee

Trump Ponders New Treasury Picks, Plans SpaceX Launch Visit With Musk

Apollo Global Management Chief Executive Marc Rowan and former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh are new names in the mix of candidates for Secretary of the Treasury.

Business - Inc. - November 19

Trump picking Warsh for Treasury would empower a critic of both the Fed and tariffs

Former Federal Reserve Gov. Kevin Warsh, under consideration for Treasury secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is known as a critic of both the Fed and protectionism.

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

Marc Rowan emerges as a top contender to be Trump’s Treasury secretary

Private equity billionaire is considering job and is set to meet president-elect on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - November 20

‘Three-way tie’: Trump Treasury pick hanging in limbo

President-elect Trump has spent recent days in meetings with potential picks to be his Treasury secretary but so far a final decision is hanging in the balance. Marc Rowan, Apollo Global Management ...

Politics - The Hill - November 22

Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury Department, along with several other contenders.

Business - CNBC - November 23

Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary

Job is one of most powerful in Washington with huge influence over US economy and financial markets. Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far ...

World - The Guardian - November 23

‘Sigh of relief’: Wall Street welcomes Trump’s pick of Bessent for Treasury

Nomination of hedge fund investor follows tumultuous fight for the top US economic post

Business - Financial Times - November 23

Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.

If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.

Trump selects treasury secretary, labor secretary and other positions

President-elect Donald Trump selected hedge fund CEO Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary, former Office of Management and Budget Director Russell ...

Trump picks hedge fund exec Scott Bessent as treasury secretary

President-elect Trump announced a barrage of new picks for key roles in his administration, including hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to be his treasury secretary. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Trump announces more administration picks, including treasury secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to make nominations to key posts in his incoming administration. On Friday, Trump made choices for treasury secretary, CDC director, FDA commissioner and ...

Politics - CBS News - 6 days ago

Inside the bitter fight to become Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent prevailed after a fierce battle for influence inside the president-elect’s court

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Trump taps Scott Bessent for high-stakes Treasury chief: What to know

President-elect Trump selected billionaire investor Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department on Friday as the former president continues to call for an increase in tariffs and major shifts in ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Dollar falls after Trump names Bessent to Treasury role

US bond yields drop as hedge fund manager nominated for top economic position

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Warren warns Trump Treasury pick not to interfere with Federal Reserve

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) urged President-elect Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary, billionaire investor Scott Bessent, to not interfere with the Federal Reserve. “I have been a fierce ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

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

The stock market reacted positively to President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, hedge fund CEO Scott Bessent. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

10-year Treasury yield logs biggest gain in 2 weeks after Fed minutes point to slower rate cuts

Treasury yields ended mixed on Tuesday, with the benchmark 10-year rate landing on higher ground after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s November policy meeting pointed to a more gradual pace of ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

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