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Bessent calls for review of Federal Reserve

Bessent: We Need To Reconsider The Entire Institution Of The Federal Reserve

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said during a Monday interview on CNBC that we should examine whether the institution of the Federal Reserve has been a success overall. "ll these PhDs over there--I don't know what they do,

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ABC News · 2h

Trump admin live updates: Bessent calls for a review of 'entire Federal Reserve institution'

The Trump administration appears to be calling for a more expanded review on the Federal Reserve. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is now calling for a review of the entire Federal Reserve institution, not just recent building renovations.

NBC News · 5h

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for a review of 'the entire' Federal Reserve

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday suggested a review of the Federal Reserve that would go beyond the current controversy over building renovations and look at its overall function.

Bessent tried to dissuade Trump from firing Powell

Barron's on MSN · 8h

Bessent Told Trump Not to Fire Powell, Report Says. Why His Reasons Could Boost Markets.

The President has repeatedly criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates, and he escalated his attacks on the Fed chair last week.

The Wall Street Journal · 11h

Exclusive: Bessent Advised Trump Against Trying to Oust Powell

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the president in recent days that ousting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell entailed possible risks to the economy and potential legal and political obstacles.

CNBC on MSN · 1d

Bessent tried to dissuade Trump from firing Powell: WSJ

Jerome Powell has long been a target of President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized the Fed chair for not cutting interest rates.

4hon MSN

Treasury Secretary Bessent bashes Fed 'fear mongering' over tariffs and says central bank should be reviewed

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on the latest Fed drama, pointing to the "fear-mongering" around tariffs and ...

7hon MSN

US not rushing trade deals ahead of August deadline, will talk with China, Bessent says

The Trump administration is more concerned with the quality of trade agreements rather than their timing, U.S. Treasury ...

Bessent Says China Talks Could Include Its Russia, Iran Oil Purchases

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the next round of US-China talks could include a discussion of China’s purchases of ...

4hon MSN

Bessent: Imposing Aug. 1 tariffs ‘will put more pressure' on trade partners for deals

The Treasury secretary and Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick both seem to view Aug. 1’s steep tariffs as added leverage in talks ...

Independent Journal Review19h

Scott Bessent Brutalizes His Biden-Era Predecessor After She Invokes China In Attempt To Get At Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in response to her criticizing the Trump ...

2hon MSN

Trump admin live updates: Bessent calls for review of Federal Reserve

The Trump administration appears to be calling for a more expanded review on the Federal Reserve. Treasury Secretary Scott ...

Trump Flips Out Over WSJ Report Detailing 1 Piece Of Advice He Got From Scott Bessent

President Donald Trump on Sunday disputed a Wall Street Journal story alleging that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged ...

3hon MSN

Market Voices: Bessent on Fed, Stellantis, Ryanair-Boeing, Alaska Air

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called for a full review of the Federal Reserve's operations amid rising tensions ...

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