Trump treasury pick Scott Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions, Fed independence at confirmation panel
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...
US Treasury nominee backs Fed independence, dollar, Russia sanctions
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury secretary said on Thursday that the dollar should continue to be the ...
Trump's Treasury pick Bessent says heavier Russia sanctions coming, no reason for digital currency
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary testified Thursday before the Senate Banking Committee.
Oil producers rush to hedge as US sanctions on Russia send prices higher
Energy producers have rushed to lock in oil prices since the United States announced its harshest sanctions yet on Russian ...
As Biden warns of an ‘oligarchy,’ Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Biden’s use of the word “oligarchy” was no accident — it’s a direct reference to the form of government in Russia, whose ...
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Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs Fed independence, dollar, sanctions on Russian oil
the Federal Reserve should stay independent, and that he is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia's oil sector. Bessent, testifying at a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing ...
Trump's treasury secretary pick says more Russia sanctions possible
US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, took part in a confirmation hearing with ...
Oil rises on US crude draw, Russia sanctions; Gaza ceasefire deal caps gains
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Wednesday, supported by a large draw in U.S. crude stockpiles and potential supply ...
IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook
The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year.