Treasury secretary pick Scott Bessent told Senate lawmakers that the Fed should remain independent, but Trump "is going to make his views known."
When rates are high the nation's biggest banks win. Under the next president, with less oversight, they can win when rates are lower too.
Bank of America’s wealth management division, encompassing Merrill Lynch and its private bank, achieved significant growth in 2024.
Ongoing uncertainty around tariffs was one of many issues before Treasury secretary pick Scott Bessent as he faced the Senate Thursday.