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Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent is an American hedge fund manager and investor, recognized for founding Key Square Capital Management in 2016. He served as chief investment officer at Soros Fund Management from 2011 to 2015, overseeing global macro investment strategies. Bessent is known for his expertise in currency markets, macroeconomic trends, and geopolitical risk analysis, making him a prominent figure in the hedge fund industry.

Stanley Druckenmiller Slams Scott Bessent’s Bond Buybacks: ‘This Wasn’t Liquidity Management, It Was Price Management’ (UPDATED)
Stanley Druckenmiller Slams Scott Bessent’s Bond Buybacks: ‘This Wasn’t Liquidity Management, It Was Price Management’ (UPDATED)
This Treasury Strategy Could Backfire on Fed — Top Economists Warn Scott Bessent Is Mucking With a Critical Market Signal
This Treasury Strategy Could Backfire on Fed — Top Economists Warn Scott Bessent Is Mucking With a Critical Market Signal
China Is Winning Big From Trump’s 'Self-Inflicted Quagmire' in Iran, Paul Krugman Warns: ‘...Smell the Scent of Desperation’
China Is Winning Big From Trump’s 'Self-Inflicted Quagmire' in Iran, Paul Krugman Warns: ‘...Smell the Scent of Desperation’
This Treasury Strategy Could Backfire on Fed — Top Economists Warn Scott Bessent Is Mucking With a Critical Market Signal
This Treasury Strategy Could Backfire on Fed — Top Economists Warn Scott Bessent Is Mucking With a Critical Market Signal
China Is Winning Big From Trump’s 'Self-Inflicted Quagmire' in Iran, Paul Krugman Warns: ‘...Smell the Scent of Desperation’
China Is Winning Big From Trump’s 'Self-Inflicted Quagmire' in Iran, Paul Krugman Warns: ‘...Smell the Scent of Desperation’
Citadel Securities Is ‘Short Bonds’ and Treasury Is ‘Crushing Their Squeeze,’ Says Analyst Nicholas Mugalli as Firm Calls Buybacks ‘Financial Repression’
Citadel Securities Is ‘Short Bonds’ and Treasury Is ‘Crushing Their Squeeze,’ Says Analyst Nicholas Mugalli as Firm Calls Buybacks ‘Financial Repression’
Scott Bessent’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Gets Slammed by Economists: Justin Wolfers Compares Strategy to Failed Cuba Embargo, Peter Schiff Questions Credibility
Scott Bessent’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Gets Slammed by Economists: Justin Wolfers Compares Strategy to Failed Cuba Embargo, Peter Schiff Questions Credibility

Scott Bessent Recent News

Scott Bessent Lit the Match. Bitcoin ETFs Are Turning the Digital Gold Trade Back On
Scott Bessent Lit the Match. Bitcoin ETFs Are Turning the Digital Gold Trade Back On
Bitcoin surged 23% as stocks fell and gold rallied, while spot Bitcoin ETF inflows topped $1.6 billion, reviving the “digital gold” trade and boosting IBIT.
Scott Bessent Predicted a Potentially Gold-Backed Renminbi in 2023: Now, China Has Quietly Acquired ‘Far More Gold’ Than Reported
Scott Bessent Predicted a Potentially Gold-Backed Renminbi in 2023: Now, China Has Quietly Acquired ‘Far More Gold’ Than Reported
As gold tops $4,700, China is acquiring 'far more gold' than reported, fulfilling Scott Bessent's 2023 gold-backed Renminbi prediction.
Scott Bessent Says Trump Dismantled Iran's Military, 'Buried' Its Nuclear Program as Economic 'D-Day' Begins: 'Entering the Endgame'
Scott Bessent Says Trump Dismantled Iran's Military, 'Buried' Its Nuclear Program as Economic 'D-Day' Begins: 'Entering the Endgame'
Treasury Secretary Bessent declares 'economic D-Day' against Iran, vowing to use every agency and authority to isolate the regime.
Bessent's De-Dollarization Concerns Resurface Amid Treasury's Long-Bond Buyback Plans
Bessent's De-Dollarization Concerns Resurface Amid Treasury's Long-Bond Buyback Plans
Bessent had warned about the US dollar's decreasing role in global transactions and the rise of alternative currencies like gold and Bitcoin.
JPMorgan Predicts Global Food Crisis, Scott Bessent's Budget Deficit Forecast and More: This Week in Economy
JPMorgan Predicts Global Food Crisis, Scott Bessent's Budget Deficit Forecast and More: This Week in Economy
JPMorgan’s food crisis warning, Treasury deficit outlook, bond buybacks and Jim Cramer’s market concerns dominated this weekend’s headlines.
Trump’s Bond Buyback Push Puts Kevin Warsh in a Tough Spot — Peter Schiff Says Treasury ‘Pulled the Rug Out From Under’
Trump’s Bond Buyback Push Puts Kevin Warsh in a Tough Spot — Peter Schiff Says Treasury ‘Pulled the Rug Out From Under’
Peter Schiff warns the Trump Administration 'pulled the rug' from under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, fueling inflation with Treasury bond buybacks.
Scott Bessent Warns Any Tie to Iran Will 'Hasten a Nation's Economic Oblivion,' but Has This to Say on Tehran's Largest Economic Partner China
Scott Bessent Warns Any Tie to Iran Will 'Hasten a Nation's Economic Oblivion,' but Has This to Say on Tehran's Largest Economic Partner China
Scott Bessent warned any country maintaining ties with Iran will face severe consequences, echoing Trump's warning.
Trump Administration 'Panicked' by Announcing Treasury Bailout, Says Peter Schiff: 'Sounding' the Alarm Made the Problem Worse
Trump Administration 'Panicked' by Announcing Treasury Bailout, Says Peter Schiff: 'Sounding' the Alarm Made the Problem Worse
Economists Peter Schiff and Mohamed El-Erian say the Treasury's bond buyback move may already be unraveling as yields reverse higher.
Scott Bessent Says He Doesn't 'Really Understand' Why Oil Price Spiked on Thursday, Ro Khanna Claps Back, 'Your Boss Started a Dumb War'
Scott Bessent Says He Doesn't 'Really Understand' Why Oil Price Spiked on Thursday, Ro Khanna Claps Back, 'Your Boss Started a Dumb War'
On Thursday, Scott Bessent’s oil price comments drew criticism from Ro Khanna, who blamed Trump’s Iran war for the surge.
Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks to $4 Billion — Market Strategist Slams Scott Bessent, Says It’s ‘Debt Reshuffling, Not Debt Reduction’ as Yields Surge
Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks to $4 Billion — Market Strategist Slams Scott Bessent, Says It’s ‘Debt Reshuffling, Not Debt Reduction’ as Yields Surge
Treasury doubles bond buybacks as yields rise, but Charlie Bilello warns the move reshuffles debt instead of reducing America’s growing debt burden.
Scott Bessent Says Robert Reich 'Packaging Falsehoods as Fact' — Clinton-Era Labor Secretary Fires Back Over America's 'Two-Tier Economy'
Scott Bessent Says Robert Reich 'Packaging Falsehoods as Fact' — Clinton-Era Labor Secretary Fires Back Over America's 'Two-Tier Economy'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and economist Robert Reich are feuding over whether America's economy remains 'K-shaped.'
Steve Hanke Warns Bond Vigilantes Are Back, Says 10-Year Yield Could Rise Another 50 Basis Points: ‘Very Bearish’
Steve Hanke Warns Bond Vigilantes Are Back, Says 10-Year Yield Could Rise Another 50 Basis Points: ‘Very Bearish’
Steve Hanke warns bond yields could rise 50 bps as inflation fears, bond vigilantes and fiscal risks threaten stocks.
Iran Parliament Speaker Mocks Bessent and Hegseth, Says Both Are 'Way Out of Their League': Stop Waiting for 'Clown Crew' to Pull a Rabbit Out of Their Hat'
Iran Parliament Speaker Mocks Bessent and Hegseth, Says Both Are 'Way Out of Their League': Stop Waiting for 'Clown Crew' to Pull a Rabbit Out of Their Hat'
Iran’s Qalibaf calls Bessent and Hegseth “way out of their league,” as U.S. pressure fails to bring Tehran back to talks amid the war.
Warsh Rate-Hike Trade Collapses, Trump's Tariffs Create Trade Fraud Incentive and More: This Week in Economy
Warsh Rate-Hike Trade Collapses, Trump's Tariffs Create Trade Fraud Incentive and More: This Week in Economy
From Fed rate expectations to tariffs and inflation, these were the biggest financial stories that shaped markets last week.
Economist Justin Wolfers Challenges Scott Bessent on K-Shaped Economy: 'Be a Little More Honest' (UPDATED)
Economist Justin Wolfers Challenges Scott Bessent on K-Shaped Economy: 'Be a Little More Honest' (UPDATED)
Economist Justin Wolfers slams Scott Bessent's claim that the K-shaped economy is dead, demanding honesty on inflation and wages.
US Drops Key Business Ownership Reporting Rule for Americans as Scott Bessent Hails 'Victory' for Small Businesses—'Gift to ‌Cartels,' Warns Elizabeth Warren
US Drops Key Business Ownership Reporting Rule for Americans as Scott Bessent Hails 'Victory' for Small Businesses—'Gift to ‌Cartels,' Warns Elizabeth Warren
Treasury exempts US firms and individuals from FinCEN ownership reporting, with Scott Bessent calling it a win for small businesses.
Scott Bessent Tells Robert Reich 'McDonald's Problem Is Called Burger King, Professor' Amid Clash Over the 'K-Shaped' Economy: 'No Wonder Bill Clinton...'
Scott Bessent Tells Robert Reich 'McDonald's Problem Is Called Burger King, Professor' Amid Clash Over the 'K-Shaped' Economy: 'No Wonder Bill Clinton...'
Scott Bessent clashes with Robert Reich over McDonald’s struggles, blaming Burger King competition rather than inequality for its woes.
Scott Bessent Says America's 'K-Shaped' Economy Is Dead, But Robert Reich Fires Back With a McDonald's Warning: 'Very Much Alive, Even CEOs are Admitting It's a Problem'
Scott Bessent Says America's 'K-Shaped' Economy Is Dead, But Robert Reich Fires Back With a McDonald's Warning: 'Very Much Alive, Even CEOs are Admitting It's a Problem'
Scott Bessent says the K-shaped economy is over, but economists and CEOs offer conflicting views on U.S. consumers.
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