Treasury Secretary Bessent says he’s not concerned about the current stock market volatility

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "not concerned" about market volatility

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to reassure the public about the state of the economy amid recent market struggles following President Trump's tariff threats. David Wessel, Brookings ...
  
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• Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility

  essent said the administration is attentive to market moves, he predicted that both the economy and markets would prosper over time.
  
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• Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'

  President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."
  
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• Trump's Treasury chief on 200% EU tariff threat: 'Not sure why that's a big deal' for markets

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• Treasury yields end lower as tariff fight intensifies and government shutdown looms

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