China might be beginning to back away from U.S. debt as investors get nervous about overexposure to American assets
If there’s one thing that catches the attention of the second Trump administration, it’s how foreign investors behave…
Scott Bessent ‘Would Not Be Surprised’ If China Was Building Digital Assets Backed By Gold
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee he “would not be surprised” if China was building…
Trump trade war creating economic ‘mirage,’ freight market data shows
Forecasts for global growth in 2026 are relatively optimistic, but the picture within the global freight market presents…
‘Russian oil purchase collapsed’: Will US roll back 25% tariffs on India? Trump aide drops hint
India Russia crude oil trade (AI image) US treasury secretary Scott Bessent suggested there could be a “path”…
Scott Bessent’s Influential Role at Davos Forum Amid Global Economic Tensions | Ukraine news
Scott Bessent stood out at the Davos Forum, where his image and influence drew the attention of a…
Selling US debt, Europe’s difficult weapon against Trump | Economy and Business
On Tuesday at the Davos forum, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ridiculed the idea that Europe might retaliate…
Scott Bessent insists he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about investors Selling America
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is determined to ignore hiccups in the bond market over the past few days,…
Scott Bessent ‘not concerned’ by sell-off: Denmark is irrelevant
“Denmark’s investment in U.S. Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters…
The prospect of a Trump-aligned Fed chair is rattling the markets | Economy and Business
A mere smile from Donald Trump is enough to unsettle investors. The U.S. president admitted last week that…
U.S. will finish the year with 3% GDP growth
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks onstage during The New York Times DealBook Summit 2025 at Jazz at…
China’s central bank vows ‘strong breakwaters’ to shield from external shocks
Central bank governor Pan Gongsheng has stressed the importance of China maintaining a sound monetary system that remains…
Penny for your thoughts? Not anymore. How the lowly penny’s retirement impacts Marylanders
The U.S. Mint ceased production of the penny on Nov. 12, although experts expect the coin still will…