News Updates from November 22 Trump Expected to Pick Bessent As Treasury Secretary Uk Business Activity Slumps to 13month Low
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No mojitos and no lights: Cuba’s tourism industry fights losing battle
Power cuts and shortages of basic items plague Communist-ruled island’s vital sectorWorld - Financial Times - 12 hours ago -
Ex-Barclays chief John Varley pulled back into fight to clear bank’s name
Financial Conduct Authority fined lender £50mn over 2008 emergency fundraisingWorld - Financial Times - 4 hours ago -
UN climate summit near collapse as vulnerable nations make dramatic exit
Germany accuses Saudi Arabia and Russia attempt to block progress on the shift from burning fossil fuelsWorld - Financial Times - 3 hours ago -
Trump names investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
President-elect Trump on Friday named billionaire investor Scott Bessent to be his Treasury secretary. Bessent would be the key leader of the president-elect’s economic team, which will be tasked ...Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago -
Trump picks Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffsBusiness - Financial Times - 10 hours ago -
Trump picks hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced he had asked Scott Bessent, a hedge fund executive and top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department.Top stories - NBC News - 16 hours ago -
Trump picks Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffsWorld - Financial Times - 10 hours ago -
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.Top stories - CBS News - 17 hours ago -
Trump transition live updates: In a flurry of nominations, Trump announces 7 picks
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to announce his picks for top jobs inside his administration.Top stories - ABC News - 2 hours ago -
How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump Treasury Secretary Pick
The hedge fund investor predicted last year that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s political fortunes were on the rise.Business - The New York Times - 39 minutes 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 - November 15 -
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 - 16 hours ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 17 hours ago -
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 - 3 hours ago -
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.Politics - CBS News - 17 hours ago -
Trump picks hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced he had asked Scott Bessent, a hedge fund executive and top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department.Politics - NBC News - 15 hours ago -
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 - November 15 -
Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The hedge fund manager will be responsible for steering President-elect Donald J. Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.Business - The New York Times - 16 hours ago -
Trump taps Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Scott Bessent, a key campaign fundraiser, as his pick for Treasury secretary. If confirmed, Bessent will oversee fiscal policies amid ongoing concerns about ...Top stories - NBC News - 17 hours ago -
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.Politics - CBS News - 1 hour ago -
Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The hedge fund manager will be responsible for steering President-elect Donald J. Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.Top stories - The New York Times - 14 hours ago -
UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year as confidence in Labour falls
Many companies report worsening conditions following rise in employers’ national insurance contributionsBusiness - Financial Times - 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 days ago -
Lutnick and Bessent’s battle for Treasury secretary turns bitter as Trump expands field
Wall Street factions fight for top economic post in president-elect’s cabinetBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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 - 17 hours ago -
‘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 postBusiness - Financial Times - 17 hours ago -
‘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 postWorld - Financial Times - 17 hours ago -
Best Employers: Asia-Pacific
Which companies do people most like working for in Asia-Pacific? The FT and Statista surveyed 50,000 employees to find out. Plus: long hours in Japan; caste and corporate India; China’s robot ...World - Financial Times - November 14 -
England’s universities regulator warns of worsening financial outlook
‘Bold’ action required to stop higher education institutions falling into insolvency, says Office for StudentsWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Do I need inheritance tax insurance?
Budget changes prompt wave of interest in life cover to avoid families scrambling to pay tax billsWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Trump and the small caps
Why little companies like the red sweepWorld - Financial Times - November 15