The Senate Finance Committee voted to approve President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, hedge fund ...

Scott Bessent's critic in Catherine Rampell is too pessimistic, while Bessent is arguably not optimistic enough.

President Donald Trump’s rich cabinet picks are either buying or looking for lavish houses in the capital, the Wall Street ...

Scott Bessent's wise comments on tariffs, taxes, spending, and debt calmed investors and sent markets soaring.

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U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent is facing sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, ...

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Nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, is expected to declare during his confirmation that Trump will usher in ...

Follow along with MarketWatch's live coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald ...