Gay MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart said he’s ‘conflicted’ by Trump move to pick Scott Bessent for Treasury
Jonathan Capehart is a Washington Post opinion writer who moonlights as host of “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” on Comcast-owned MSNBC.
What To Know About Scott Bessent: Potential Trump Treasury Pick Founded Key Square Hedge Fund
A former executive at Democratic megadonor George Soros’ hedge fund, Bessent is some Trump advisors’ favored choice for arguably the top U.S. economic post after John Paulson dropped out of contention.
Long-term Treasury bonds log biggest rally in nearly 4 months after Trump picks Bessent
Longer-term Treasury yields ended sharply lower Monday, sending prices higher on optimism that President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary could help lower budget deficits.
Wall Street Sees Gains Following Trump's Pick of Bessent for Treasury
U.S. stock markets saw gains on Monday following President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent for Treasury.
The Dow and S&P 500 hit new highs as Trump picks Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The Dow and S&P 500 reached all-time highs, while the dollar weakened on Monday following the news that President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Wall Street’s Scott Bessent to be his next Treasury Secretary.
Treasury Yields Drop As Markets React To Trump’s Pick Of Scott Bessent For Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury yields dropped Monday as markets reacted to President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary and anticipated key inflation data later this week. Bessent is the founder of Key Square Group and is expected to support Trump's economic goals with gradual tariffs and pro-business policies while prioritizing market stability.
The Dow soars 400 points and the dollar falls after Trump picks Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The Dow climbed and the dollar weakened early Monday following the news that President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Wall Street’s Scott Bessent to be his next Treasury Secretary.
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Exclusive: Fund manager Bessent scores double on Trump victory
Key Square scored on Trump trade this year Key Square's investment performance has been uneven since start Hedge fund's assets are down nearly 90% since peak Brevan Howard remains a client of ...
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Who are the people Trump has picked for key positions in his second administration so far
He’s the founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management, after having worked on-and-off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the nation’s first ...
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Trump cabinet picks live updates: Union bigs show love for Trump’s labor nominee
On Friday, Trump picked Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent to be his Treasury secretary — a coveted cabinet spot. He followed that up with nominee announcements in quick succession over the ...
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Fund manager scores double on Trump victory
His Key Square Capital Management put on bets that US stocks and the US dollar would gain, helping earn a double-digit percentage profit so far in 2024, with November as its best month ...
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Key Advisers to Trump Back Bessent for Treasury Secretary
who runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group, as the best choice to serve as Treasury secretary, people familiar with the matter said. Trump has not yet made a decision or offered the job to any ...
Donald Trump Announces Flurry of New Appointments: Full List
Donald Trump capped off a busy week with a slew of new appointments on Friday, including several major positions in his ...
How Howard Lutnick lost his epic battle for Trump’s Treasury and a lot more
When Trump won a resounding victory over Harris on Nov. 5, Lutnick was catapulted to the upper echelons of the Trump orbit, usually occupied by his sons, Eric and Don., Jr., a few close advisers and ...