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What Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent Means for Markets

2024/11/26
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The selection of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary has significant implications for the markets. Bessent's background, political affiliations, and economic plans are discussed.
  • Scott Bessent is a macro hedge fund manager with a strong financial background.
  • He was originally a Democrat donor but shifted support to Trump.
  • Bessent plans to focus on deregulation, energy independence, and economic growth.

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After much back and forth, Trump has made his selection for Treasury Secretary and it's macro hedge funder Scott Bessent. Wall St. is excited and crypto is optimistic. Here's the details.

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