Bessent says Supreme Court tariff ruling, Fed chair pick expected in January

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals the Supreme Court tariff ruling and Fed chair selection are both expected in January ...

Trump could announce a new Fed chair before Christmas: Here’s what you need to know about the leading candidates

Hassett claims he speaks with President Trump daily, and his appointment to the NEC suggests that Trump already values his ...

Bessent plans to push residency requirement for regional Fed bank presidents

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he plans to advocate for a requirement that the 12 regional Federal ...

Bessent sees Fed chair announcement in January; expects inflation to drop next year

Get insights on the upcoming Fed chair selection, economic growth forecasts, and inflation trends for 2025-2026.

Bessent says Americans will feel relief during ‘bountiful’ 2026 as inflation falls, real wages rise

If there is another shutdown, Bessent added, Senate Republicans “should immediately forego the filibuster, keep the ...

Bessent to Push New Residency Rule for Regional Fed Heads

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he will push for a new rule that candidates for regional Federal Reserve ...

Bessent says White House may ‘veto’ Federal Reserve presidents

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s ...

Trump officials privately raise doubts about Hassett for Fed chair

Hassett’s critics say he has not been effective as head of the National Economic Council, playing little part in driving policies.

Bessent Calls for Simplified Fed as He Ends Candidate Interviews

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a key theme of his interviews for the next chair of the Federal Reserve has been simplifying the US central bank, which he indicated has become too complex ...