Bessent Not Worried About Market, Calls Corrections Healthy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, said he’s not worried about the recent downturn that’s wiped trillions of dollars from the equities market as the US seeks to reshape its economic policies.
Stock futures fall as Bessent dismisses market worries: ‘Corrections are healthy’
U.S. stock futures declined Sunday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not worried about a market downturn, despite a miserable stretch for Wall Street.
Treasury Sec Bessent 'not worried' about long-term market problems: 'We are not going to have a crisis'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said he is "not worried" about the U.S. markets seeing long-term problems, saying there won't be a financial "crisis."
Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says there are ‘no guarantees’ there won’t be a recession
There are “no guarantees” there will not be a recession in the US, although there could be an adjustment, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview that aired on Sunday. But Bessent, speaking to NBC’s “Meet the Press,” ruled out the chance of a financial crisis.
Treasury Sec. Bessent says he’s ‘not worried’ as stock markets plunge: Full interview
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent responds to Americans’ economic fears as President Trump escalates U.S. trade wars.
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Fall After Bessent Comments
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Bessent ‘not worried’ despite bruising week for markets: ‘One week does not the market make’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is “not worried” about the stock market despite a crushing week of losses on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by approximately 3% this past week, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also dropped before slightly rebounding on Friday.
Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says he's 'not at all' worried amid a stock market selloff
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "not at all" worried about the stock market, which has dipped multiple times amid Trump's tariff threats.
Treasury’s Bessent Isn’t Worried About Stock Market
The administration official wouldn’t rule out a recession amid new polling showing a majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy.
Bessent says correction "healthy" for markets that had been "euphoric"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the correction in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq was "healthy," and suggested that prior strong performance in stocks had been signs of a "euphoric" market. Why it matters: Treasury secretaries don't typically welcome major stock indices falling 10% in less than a month.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls Corrections Normal, Suggesting a Higher Pain Threshold for the 'Trump Put'
Bessent's take suggests that the "Trump put" may take longer to manifest or require more significant market declines before ...
Bessent says there are 'no guarantees' there will not be a US recession
There are "no guarantees" there will not be a recession in the United States, although there could be an adjustment, Treasury ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he can't rule out the possibility of a recession
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday there are 'no guarantees' there won't be a recession, but expressed ...
Dow Set to Open Down as Bessent Shrugs Off Market Decline
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are falling in premarket trading Monday as the stock market digests Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments on the possibility of a U.S. recession.
Bessent Tries to Reassure on Economic Outlook
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used a Thursday interview on CNBC to downplay the near-term challenges the economy is facing ...
Bessent says ‘there are no guarantees’ when it comes to recession
Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that “there are no guarantees” when it comes to a recession. “Mr.
Wall Street hoped Scott Bessent would keep Trump in check. He had other ideas.
The Treasury secretary's muted reassurances to financial markets shows there may be no one in the administration willing to ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent says White House is heading off a 'guaranteed' financial crisis
Bessent believes market pullbacks are benign, and Trump's pro-business policies will boost the economy in the long run.