What Trump's pick for Treasury secretary could mean for global markets
Strategists regard hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, founder of Connecticut-based investment firm Key Square Group, as a “safe pair of hands.”
Trump names Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary, with a clear deregulation agenda
Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, named by Donald Trump on Friday as his nominee for Treasury Secretary, has a clear mandate to deregulate the financial markets should he take the helm.
Trump nominates Scott Bessent as treasury secretary; picks Russ Vought to lead budget office
President-elect Trump nominated Scott Bessent, the founder and CEO of global macro investment firm Key Square Group, for treasury secretary.
Trump picks Key Square Group CEO Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
Days after claiming a resounding victory in US elections 2024, Donald Trump has announced he will nominate investor Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary. Bessent is an American investor, philanthropist,
Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury Department, along with several other contenders.
What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for Treasury secretary
From his years working for George Soros to his role as a key economic advisor to Trump, Bessent has extensive if contradictory Wall Street experience.
US Treasury Pick Bessent ‘Is a Fiscal Hawk’: Wall Street Reacts
Hedge fund chief Scott Bessent’s Friday nomination to become the US Treasury Secretary is offering bond investors a glimpse into the incoming administration’s sweeping economic agenda after an extended search that included multiple prominent contenders.
Long-term Treasury bonds log biggest rally in nearly 4 months after Trump picks Bessent
Longer-term Treasury yields ended sharply lower Monday, sending prices higher on optimism that President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary could help lower budget deficits.
Treasury Yields Drop As Markets React To Trump’s Pick Of Scott Bessent For Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury yields dropped Monday as markets reacted to President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary and anticipated key inflation data later this week. Bessent is the founder of Key Square Group and is expected to support Trump's economic goals with gradual tariffs and pro-business policies while prioritizing market stability.
Munis Join Treasury Rally After Bessent Chosen for Trump Cabinet
Municipal bonds jumped on Monday, following gains in the US Treasury market after Scott Bessent was named as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, with traders betting the hedge fund manager will bring a Wall Street mindset to the role.
Scott Bessent’s hedge fund has seen up-and-down returns
Key Square Group, the hedge fund started by Scott Bessent in 2015, has seen its assets under management drop sharply over the ...
Scott Bessent’s Net Worth 2024: A Look at How Much Money He’s Earned
The founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management has been announced as Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary.
Donald Trump Announces Flurry of New Appointments: Full List
Donald Trump capped off a busy week with a slew of new appointments on Friday, including several major positions in his ...
The Hill4d
Trump taps Scott Bessent for high-stakes Treasury chief: What to know
Bessent raked in profits as the founder of hedge fund Key Square Group, and he helped finance Trump’s second campaign ...