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Scott Bessent's Treasury Nomination Sparks Market Movement Amid Trade Concerns

President-elect Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent's moderate policies sparked market optimism, but new tariff comments raise concerns.

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Updated: Nov 26th, 2024, 2:01 AM ET

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Equity markets experience volatility following President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. While Bessent's moderate economic policies have led to increased investor confidence and a rise in U.S. stock markets, recent remarks about imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China have led to declines in Asian shares. Wall Street showed growth with the S&P 500 nearing an all-time high. Concerns about inflation and subsequent Federal Reserve interest rate strategies remain as upcoming data could influence monetary policy.

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