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Scott Bessent, recession

Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is detoxing but that doesn’t mean there will be a recession: ‘I’m not concerned about a little bit of volatility over three weeks’

But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was a hedge-fund chief prior to his political appointment, isn’t worried. “I’m not concerned about a little bit of volatility over three weeks,” Bessent told CNBC on Thursday.

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Bessent brushes off stock dips, recession concerns as ‘a little bit of volatility’ short-term

The Trump administration has repeatedly tried to brush off concerns that American consumers would take hits amid market chaos.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent: A ‘detox’ period for the economy does not have to be a recession

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of the economy, how the Trump administration is approaching debt reduction, and more.

Trump, recession

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Worries over Trump's promise to remake the economy showed up in a big way this week

As voters returned Donald Trump to the White House in November, many had the economy top of mind. Candidate Trump vowed to bring down prices right away and foresaw boom times for the market. That’s not the case nearly two months into the administration,

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Will Trump's tariffs and policies send U.S. economy into a recession?

A noncommittal response from President Trump on recession risks has stoked uncertainty over the economy. But some evidence argues against a recession.

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Poll shows 56% disapprove of Trump's handling of economy amid tariffs, recession fears

The E.U., Canada and China are retaliating in response to President Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. Punchbowl News co-founder Jake Sherman and The Nation national affairs correspondent John Nichols join Katy Tur to weigh in on the potential political impact of the tariffs.

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Is the U.S. economy headed toward a recession? Here’s what to look for.

The signs of a recession, how they affect the public and what you can do to prepare financially in case one comes.

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US business owners share renewed optimism for Trump's economy, unfazed by tariffs and DOGE

Fox News Digital is first to review new survey findings, where U.S. small business owners report anticipating economic growth ...

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Trump's Turbulent Week With the Economy and Foreign Policy: Analysts React

President Trump's week has been dotted with recession fears, tariff back-and-forths and a key foreign policy announcement.

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Trump economic team’s effort to calm recession fears falls flat

Calling bad news a temporary phenomenon didn’t work out well for Biden and it won’t for Trump, former Treasury Secretary ...

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What is a recession, and is the U.S. economy heading for one? Here's what economists say.

Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a recession?

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Will there be a recession in 2025? It's up to Trump, economists say.

President Trump's expanding trade war is boosting the chances of a recession. Layoffs are rising and consumer confidence and ...

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Is the U.S. heading toward a recession? Here’s what Donald Trump thinks

President Donald Trump has been staunchly defensive about his tariffs against U.S. allies and foes alike. But amid his tariff ...

Trump’s Big Bet: Americans Will Tolerate Economic Downturn to Restore Manufacturing

The president offers many reasons for imposing tariffs, including revenue, leverage over competitors and job creation. But ...

Are we headed for a recession? What analyst are saying amid stock market dips, Trump's trade war, more

Financial giants and analyst raise concerns of a possible recession if the Trump administration moves forward with high tariffs. Here's what's happening.

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