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Jerome Powell, Scott Bessent

New York Post on MSN · 2d

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

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a “formal process” to find a successor for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has already started — as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure for the top central banker to step aside before his term ends.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

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

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview on Bloomberg Surveillance on Tuesday, said that a "formal process" is already starting to identify a potential successor to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Fortune on MSN · 2d

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

The Treasury secretary also stated his preference that Powell step down from the Fed entirely when his term ends. “Traditionally, the Fed chair also steps down as a governor."

Fed, Trump and Jerome Powell

MarketWatch on MSN · 2d

Trump won’t fire Powell as Fed chair, says Treasury chief Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has no plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. “As President Trump said, he’s not looking to fire chair Powell,” Bessent said, during an interview with Bloomberg Television.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

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

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could be a candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, but suggested that might not happen.

The Business Times · 2d

Bessent suggests Powell should leave Federal Reserve board in May

WASHINGTON] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested that Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell should step down from the central bank’s board when his term as chair is up in May 2026. Read more at The Business Times.

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Trump won’t rule out sacking Powell as Jamie Dimon works to shield the Fed chair

The New York Times was first to report, Trump waved a draft letter firing Powell during a meeting with House Republicans, and ...

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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 ...

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Market Voices: Bessent on China, Powell; Uber-Baidu robotaxis; Zeekr

Seeking Alpha's daily roundup of statements, announcements and remarks that could move markets, sectors or individual stocks.

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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 ...

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Trump eyes opportunity to oust Powell in $700 million overrun on Fed building extension

President Donald Trump may have found a way to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, whom he has long criticized for ...

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