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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that there’s “no rush” to identify a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and that a nominee could potentially come from current board members or the heads of the district banks.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Federal Reserve in person Thursday — an unusual move that’s also a major escalation in the White House’s pressure campaign against Chair Jerome Powell.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday insisted that President Trump isn’t going to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but suggested that the pressure on the Fed to lower interest
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed MSNBC host Jonathan Lemire’s negatively framed questions on Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s stance against
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke of a need to maintain a "safe, sound and efficient" U.S. banking system while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Powell "good public servant" suggesting he finish his term.
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Amid tensions with the White House, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying there's no need for him to step down before his term ends in May. However, Bessent suggested Powell has a chance to cement his legacy by reforming the Fed’s non-monetary functions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell need not resign. This statement comes after Bessent called for a review of the Fed's operations. Bessent believes Powell should complete his term,
Ahead of US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s scheduled speech, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called for a comprehensive review of the Federal Reserve. In an interview with CNBC, Bessent stated that there is a need to assess whether the Federal Reserve has been successful in fulfilling its mandate.
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