Scott Bessent: Federal Reserve 'of course' should be independent of the President
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Fed should stay independent, Trump's pick for US Treasury Secty says
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should stay independent, Trump's pick to be U.S. Treasury Secretary told a Senate panel on Thursday. "I think on monetary policy decisions, the FOMC should ...
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 policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.
Treasury sec. nominee Scott Bessent says Trump should not have influence on Federal Reseve
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, says the Fed should stay independent from presidential influence.
Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs Fed independence, dollar, sanctions on Russian oil
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Thursday that the dollar should remain the world's reserve currency, the Federal Reserve should stay independent, and that he is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia's oil sector.
Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions at treasury confirmation hearing
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.
DeSantis' chosen Rubio replacement Moody wants to tackle inflation, spending, border: 'Audit the Fed!'
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, who is slated to join the U.S. Senate, called for auditing the Federal Reserve, pledged to oppose government spending, and indicated she will advocate for border ...
Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month
The Federal Reserve’s top financial regulator said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation ...
How Trump can deliver on big promises made to the crypto industry
Trump made a lot of promises to crypto enthusiasts in 2024 as he pledged to make the United States the 'crypto capital of the ...
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Top Federal Reserve Bank Regulator to Step Down to Avoid Clash With Trump
The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, Michael Barr, announced his resignation on Monday, sidestepping what could have been a contentious standoff with the Republican-led Senate and the ...
Trump Treasury pick Bessent faces Senate grilling on taxes, trade, deficits
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, vowed to maintain the dollar's ...
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When’s the next Federal Reserve meeting? What to expect — and how it affects your finances
The Federal Reserve meets for its first two-day rate-setting session of 2025 on Tuesday, January 28, and Wednesday, January 29, 2025. At the end of its Federal Open Market Committee session on ...
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Senate gears up for confirmation hearings
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The U.S. Senate is gearing up for a busy week of confirmation ... John Cornyn (R-Texas.). Bessent ...
Crypto's Senate Ally Lummis Pushes Federal Agencies on Digital Assets Issues
Senator Cynthia Lummis, set to lead the Senate Banking Committee's digital assets panel, went after the sale of U.S. bitcoin ...
Senate hearings heat up: Trump’s picks Bessent, Burgum, Zeldin testify; Bondi awaits another round
The Senate intensifies confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet picks, with Scott Bessent, Doug Burgum, and Lee Zeldin defending their qualifications. Meanwhile, Pam Bondi faces further scrutiny in a ...