Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Defends Sweeping Tariffs In Contentious Senate Hearing
Ongoing uncertainty around tariffs was one of many issues before Treasury secretary pick Scott Bessent as he faced the Senate Thursday.
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Biden's Consumer Watchdog Is Taking A Big Last-Minute Risk
While some federal agencies paused rulemaking after the election, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been on a blitz.
A Trump Administration Could Lead To A Challenging Market Environment
Investors are grappling with the reality that some of Trump’s proposed policies could lead to rising inflation and a challenging market environment.
Private Equity Wants A Piece Of Your 401(k) — And Hopes Trump Can Make It Happen
Private equity firms are hoping that the new Trump administration makes it easier for them access to something they have long wanted: your 401(k).
Treasury Yield Surge Reflects Expectations Of More Long-Term Debt
Longer-term U.S. Treasury yields have surged to multi-month highs, outpacing a rise in shorter-dated yields.
Fed Officials Fretted About 'Likely Effects' Of Trump Trade And Immigration Policies
Almost all Fed officials agreed in their last meeting that "upside risks to the inflation outlook had increased" due to expected Trump policy changes.
Treasury Market Gets First 5% Yield In Sign of What Could Come
The 20-year Treasury bond offered a grim warning as a selloff fueled by inflationary angst gripped global debt markets: 5% yields are already here.
