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The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows

The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows
NYT Business Tuesday 25 August 2026, 12:11 UTC By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe and Sri Muppidi 1 min read
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has taken on multiple crises, including trying to bring calm to the bond market.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has taken on multiple crises, including trying to bring calm to the bond market.
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