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Donald Trump
Banking

Moments after Jerome Powell’s latest speech, Trump threatens to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign

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August 22, 2025
Scott Bessent
Politics

Bessent says unusual Nvidia, AMD revenue-sharing deal could be a ‘model’ for other industries

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August 13, 2025
Scott Bessent
Economy

Bessent won’t replace Powell as Fed chair, Trump says: ‘I love Scott, but he wants to stay where he is’

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August 5, 2025
Scott Bessent
Politics

Scott Bessent admits that Trump just created a ‘back door for privatizing Social Security’

By Michelle L. Price, Lisa Mascaro and The Associated Press
July 31, 2025
Scott Bessent
Finance

Scott Bessent turns up the heat on the Fed, demands probe as Powell’s future hangs in balance

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July 21, 2025
Scott Bessent
Finance

Scott Bessent confirms moves to replace Jerome Powell are under way: ‘There’s a formal process that’s already starting’

By Nick Lichtenberg and Fortune Intelligence
July 15, 2025
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
Economy

Donald Trump’s rate-cut wish may finally be inching closer, as Fed meeting notes reveal a ‘master class’ in indecision

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July 10, 2025
Bessent says new U.S.-China deal is a sign of ‘de-escalation’ after Trump’s trade war roiled global markets
Politics

Bessent says new U.S.-China deal is a sign of ‘de-escalation’ after Trump’s trade war roiled global markets

By Elaine Kurtenbach, Will Weissert and The Associated Press
June 27, 2025
U.S. and China agree on framework to resolve trade dispute after 2 days of London talks about rare earth metals and tech export controls
Politics

U.S. and China agree on framework to resolve trade dispute after 2 days of London talks about rare earth metals and tech export controls

By Jill Lawless, Ken Moritsugu and The Associated Press
June 11, 2025
Commerce Secretary Lutnick says talks ‘going well’ as China and the U.S. head in to second day of tense trade negotiations
Politics

Commerce Secretary Lutnick says talks ‘going well’ as China and the U.S. head in to second day of tense trade negotiations

By Jill Lawless and The Associated Press
June 10, 2025
Bitcoin surges to $108,000 as top US and Chinese officials meet to discuss tariffs 
The Coins

Bitcoin surges to $108,000 as top US and Chinese officials meet to discuss tariffs 

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June 9, 2025
U.S. Treasury won’t label China a currency manipulator but blasts it for lack of transparency in exchange rate policy
Politics

U.S. Treasury won’t label China a currency manipulator but blasts it for lack of transparency in exchange rate policy

By Fatima Hussein and The Associated Press
June 6, 2025
Jamie Dimon with Capitol building in background
Politics

Treasury head Scott Bessent says Jamie Dimon should relax about the bond markets: ‘For his entire career he’s made predictions…none of them have come true’

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June 2, 2025
Stocks surge after U.S. and China agree to 90 day tariff reduction, Apple up over 6%
Finance

Stocks surge after U.S. and China agree to 90 day tariff reduction, Apple up over 6%

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May 12, 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on during a news conference in Geneva on May 12, 2025
Finance

U.S.-China deal signals Trump’s team wants de-escalation, leaving analysts wondering if this is a clean-up operation or longer term strategy

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May 12, 2025

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