Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says economy may slow

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy may slow as part of a ‘detox’ from government spending
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy may be “starting to roll a bit,” as data suggests last year’s red-hot economy may be slowing. Bessent said the Trump administration’s moves to transition the economy to one which emphasizes private spending over public spending may require a “detox” period.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that the US should become a global leader in digital assets. In a new interview with CNBC, Bessent says the United States should welcome crypto-related businesses into the country and take a leadership role in the industry.
US Treasury's Bessent says economy may slow in shift away from public spending
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy may go into a "detox period" as it reached a more sustainable equilibrium.
Trump treasury secretary warns of 'detox period' slowdown for US economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the U.S. economy could enter a "detox period" as the administration shifts from robust government spending.
Treasury Chief: We May Need 'Detox' on Economy
It's not a word typically applied to the economy, and it may not thrill Wall Street investors. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Friday that the nation's economy may be in need of a "detox.
Treasury secretary forecasts ‘detox period’ for US economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the United States economy has become increasingly reliant on excessive government spending, adding, “there’s going to be a detox period.” “The market and the economy have become hooked,
Treasury’s Scott Bessent says ‘access to cheap goods’ is not the ‘American dream’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stood by President Trump’s policy plans during a speech delivered to top economists on ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent: 'I'm not worried about inflation' from tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump's tariffs aren't going to cause persistent inflation, but ...
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Weighs In Against Consolidation of Banking Agencies
Scott Bessent is staking out a leadership role for the Treasury Department in the Trump administration’s deregulatory ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees inflation plummeting to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target despite Trump’s tariffs
Bessent blamed “four years of disastrous policies,” for scorching inflation, claimed the current administration was working ...
After Israel’s finance minister meets Bessent, Jewish state aims to boost a resilient wartime economy
As Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met last week to enhance economic relations between both countries, where does Israel stand economically?
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Scott Bessent Explains How Simple Tactic To Reduce Regulatory Burden Will Lower Costs For Americans, Enhance Growth
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on Fox Business Thursday to discuss a strategy that he said is aimed at ...
Bessent Says Economy May Be Starting To 'Roll A Bit'
The White House's top economic advisor defended controversial tariffs and acknowledged the economy may be starting to roll ...
US Treasury's Bessent defends Trump tariff upheaval, vows 'maximum sanctions'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday strongly defended the Trump administration's campaign to tear up global ...
US will use stablecoins to ensure dollar hegemony — Scott Bessent
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US government will use stablecoins to ensure that the US dollar ...