Trump, Wall Street and Treasury

Wall Street still doesn't know what to make of Donald Trump: Morning Brief
The chart of the day What we're watching What we're reading Economic data releases and earnings A decisive win for Donald Trump eliminated any uncertainty around the results of the 2024 presidential election.
Who Is Trump's Treasury Pick Scott Bessent And Why Does Wall Street Like Him?
President-elect Donald Trump has referred to his Treasury pick, billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, as "one of the most brilliant men on Wall Street."
Jim Cramer examines Wall Street's reaction to Trump Treasury secretary pick
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors demonstrated a belief that hedge fund manager Scott Bessent will be a prudent force as Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary .
The billionaire Wall Street is trusting to keep Trump on a tight leash
Wall Street has cheered the appointment of Scott Bessent, backing him to temper the worst instincts of Trump. That’s a big ask.
Trump could finally end one of the oldest financial fights on Wall Street
Investors are ramping up bets that Trump 2.0 will loosen the federal government’s grip over mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, ending one of the oldest fights on Wall Street.
Who Is Scott Bessent? Wall Street Is Delighted by Trump’s Treasury Pick
When Donald Trump announced Friday that hedge fund manager Scott Bessent was his pick for Treasury secretary, there was a massive sigh of relief from the markets, with the yield on the 10-year Treasury falling sharply (a sign that investors think Bessent will help keep inflation cool) and the stock market getting a little bump.
Here’s what Trump’s pick of Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary means for taxes, interest rates and more
Munis Join Treasury Rally After Bessent Chosen for Trump Cabinet
Municipal bonds jumped on Monday, following gains in the US Treasury market after Scott Bessent was named as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, with traders betting the hedge fund manager will bring a Wall Street mindset to the role.
Wall Street eyes M&A revival if new Trump administration ushers in lower rates, looser scrutiny
Wall Street is betting corporate dealmaking could bounce back next year if the new Trump administration ushers in lower ...
Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump’s Blue-Collar Promise?
The president-elect has named wealthy financiers for key economic positions, raising questions about how much they will ...
Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk
U.S. stocks rose to records after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street ...
Trump Win Forces Once Vocal Corner of Wall Street to Regroup
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is forcing one of Wall Street’s more jargon-filled corners to rethink its talking ...
The world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans
In today's big story, the world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans, which could be a massive negotiation tactic.
Wall Street stocks end higher on tech; markets analyze Trump's tariff threats, Fed minutes
Wall Street stocks, led by S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, ended higher on Tuesday, as technology stocks rebounded, while investors ...
Trump victory forces once vocal corner of Wall Street to regroup
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is forcing one of Wall Street’s more jargon-filled corners to rethink its talking ...
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Peggy Noonan Reveals Why She Avoided Meeting Donald Trump Until This Month: ‘I Have Occasionally Clubbed Him Like a Seal’
"I had a feeling that up close, he would be charming and funny and that there would be something endearing and that it would ...