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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ‘formal process’ to find Jerome Powell’s successor has started

Bessent, who is reportedly on the short list of possible replacements along with former Fed governor Kevin Warsh and National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, shot down the prospect of creati...

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Scott Bessent confirms moves to replace Jerome Powell are under way: ‘There’s a formal process that’s already starting’

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says ‘formal process’ for Powell successor has started, Bloomberg News reports

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Bessent drops a key line about trade deadlines that investors should pay attention to

Bessent, who has been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s talks with Beijing, told Bloomberg Television on Tuesday: “I tell market participants not to worry about Aug. 12.”

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Trump Considers Bessent for Fed Chair as Inflation Rises Amid Tariff Plans

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Trump: Bessent an option to replace Fed chair, 'but I like the job he's doing'

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Trump Says Bessent Is ‘an Option’ for Fed Chair but Not His Top Choice

"Well he's an option. And he's very good," Trump said Tuesday, adding: "I do like the job he's done. So in that sense, probably not that much of an option."

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Bessent Tells Markets Not to Worry About China Tariff Deadline

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Bessent Says Formal Process to Pick Fed Chair Is Starting

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says don't read too much into one month's inflation data

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview on Bloomberg Television, said he hasn't looked at the CPI number that's about to be released -- he is entitled to early access --but said not to read too much into one month's number.

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Trump says 'not planning' fire Fed Chair Powell after reports suggest Powell ouster coming 'soon'

President Trump on Wednesday told reporters that Jerome Powell’s handling of a $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve headquarters 'sort of is' a fireable offense, raising new questions about whether he may seek to oust the central bank boss.

Powell Asks Fed IG To Probe Renovation Project Amid Relentless Trump Attacks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed the president is "not looking to fire" Powell, but noted that the search for his replacement is already underway.

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