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EconomyBessent urges Fed to keep an ‘open mind’ on US inflation outlook

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Federal Reserve policymakers should remain open-minded about interest rates, arguing that productivity gains from artificial intelligence and deregulation will help keep US inflation under control.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-27 21:05

Bessent urges Fed to keep an ‘open mind’ on US inflation outlook
Bessent urges Fed to keep an ‘open mind’ on US inflation outlook

EconomyBessent: Iran is on its KNEES

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the condition of Iran’s economy and the strength and resilience of the U.S. economy.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-27 19:30

Bessent: Iran is on its KNEES
Bessent: Iran is on its KNEES

EconomyBessent Says US, China Agreed to Extend Trade Truce to Jan. 10

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China agreed to prolong their trade-war truce by two months while continuing efforts toward a potentially broader accommodation between the world’s two largest economies.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 04:30

Bessent Says US, China Agreed to Extend Trade Truce to Jan. 10
Bessent Says US, China Agreed to Extend Trade Truce to Jan. 10

EconomyU.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit

Scott Bessent said the U.S.-China trade truce will be extended to Jan. 10, beyond its planned November expiration. He said the extension reflects the need for Beijing to complete additional deliverables as Xi Jinping begins a state visit.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:59

U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit
U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit

PoliticsBessent WARNS: The world has NEVER seen anything like this…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses US-China relations as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, along with artificial intelligence and Iran.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:18

Bessent WARNS: The world has NEVER seen anything like this…
Bessent WARNS: The world has NEVER seen anything like this…

WorldBessent Says Talks Were “Very Successful,” Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More

Bloomberg News Now rounds up today’s top stories, including Bessent’s description of talks as “very successful,” a meeting between Trump and Mamdani, and other global business news. The report is updated throughout the day.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-21 08:30

Bessent Says Talks Were “Very Successful,” Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More
Bessent Says Talks Were “Very Successful,” Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More

EconomyBessent says U.S.-China trade talks were 'very successful'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S.-China trade talks were “very successful,” with agreements to operationalize initiatives and establish a bilateral dialogue on artificial intelligence.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 05:47

Bessent says U.S.-China trade talks were 'very successful'
Bessent says U.S.-China trade talks were 'very successful'

TechU.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the United States has proposed a new mechanism for notifying China about AI safety issues. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to consider it at their summit in Washington this week.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 04:46

U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says
U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says

PoliticsBessent Hails ‘Very Successful’ China Talks on AI Threats, Trade

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called discussions with Chinese counterparts on artificial intelligence, trade and investment “very successful.” China described the talks as positive ahead of this week’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:45

Bessent Hails ‘Very Successful’ China Talks on AI Threats, Trade
Bessent Hails ‘Very Successful’ China Talks on AI Threats, Trade

EconomyBessent Pushes as BOJ Splinters Over Rate Hike

The program examines the Bank of Japan’s rate increase at its fastest pace since 1990, along with debate over policy normalization and the wider economic discussion involving Bessent.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 07:02

Bessent Pushes as BOJ Splinters Over Rate Hike
Bessent Pushes as BOJ Splinters Over Rate Hike
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