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Yen Moves Contained After US-Japan Intervention — 21hUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the yen moves are pretty well contained and not disorderly, signaling patience for BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to set policy pace and suggesting Japan may have reached the end of Abenomics under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. As the G20 gathering approaches, he also indicated robust talks with China and a shift toward letting Tokyo manage monetary policy, while avoiding fresh intervention and watching incoming data for further steps.

Bessent urges G20 to curb China's trillion-dollar surplus — 20hU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the G20 to reevaluate trade terms with China to curb its $1.2 trillion export surplus and push Beijing toward domestic consumption, arguing that current export-driven growth strains the global economy. He advocates multilateral policy tools—such as adjusting import duties, export credits, and investment screening—to coordinate a shift away from China’s export-led model, noting how Europe and Latin America have already absorbed redirected shipments as a result of U.S. tariffs and bans.

US Hosts G20 Talks Plans Tighten Iran SanctionsWorld — 3dThe Trump administration will use the Asheville G20 meetings to push for stronger global economic growth measures while uniting against Iran by tightening sanctions and cutting its illicit revenue streams. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge G20 members to address debt, trade imbalances, supply chains, and financial regulation to support sanctions on Iran and broader economic stability.

US Imposes Targeted Iran Sanctions Amid Escalation — Aug 20, 2026As Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepares a Monday briefing on Iran sanctions and long-duration bond support, President Donald Trump escalates threats of “tremendous economic consequences” for any country aiding Iran, underscoring a coordinated effort to pressure Tehran. The conflict, including shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, continues to influence markets and policy as the U.S. signals aggressive sanctions while weighing actions that could involve China and other actors.

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US Expands Iran Sanctions to India-Based Firms — Aug 24, 2026The Trump administration, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has launched Operation Economic Outcast to choke Iran’s economy by targeting its financial networks, oil revenues, and third-country linkages, warning nations to cease doing business with Tehran. Officials call it unprecedented and compare it to a D-Day-style campaign, while Iran and its allies condemn the move as economic terrorism and vow countermeasures.

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Druckenmiller Bites Back at Bessent Buyback Plan — 6dStanley Druckenmiller attacked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to expand long-dated bond buybacks as a mistake, arguing that governments must not fight market fundamentals or suppress yields amid a debt-load exceeding $40 trillion. The coverage also notes SMCI’s weak P/S valuation and positive insider sentiment, highlighting broader market debates on tech valuations in the wake of macro policy actions.

Transgender would-be assassin of Bessent sentenced — Aug 18, 2026Ryan Michael English, a transgender woman from Massachusetts, was sentenced to 73 months in federal prison for plotting to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and possibly burn a Washington think tank, after traveling with a knife, Molotov cocktails, and a lighter. English admitted intent to kill Bessent, had initially targeted other officials, and said the plot was inspired by Luigi Mangione, highlighting a DOJ emphasis on protecting public officials from threats.

US Sanctions Muslim Brotherhood Hamas Financing Network — Jul 23, 2026The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned a senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official, Mahmoud al-Abyari, along with three individuals and three entities across Egypt, the UK, Indonesia, Gaza and Türkiye for aiding Hamas through front charities, trading companies and underground financial networks. The actions, coordinated with the FBI, DEA and CBP, aim to dismantle cross-border fundraising channels and follow Scott Bessent’s pledge that the administration will relentlessly pursue terrorists and their financiers.

China reportedly cuts Iranian oil purchases by 40% — Jul 21, 2026US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China reduced its imports of Iranian crude by about 40% in recent months, driven by sanctions on privately owned teapot refineries and China’s strategic petroleum reserves. The remarks underscore intensified sanctions enforcement targeting Tehran’s energy sector and could pressure Iran’s oil revenues while signaling potential shifts in global oil dynamics.

On X · @FCBarcelonaFC Barcelona Marks Andreas Christensen’s 100th Appearance for the ClubThe post celebrating Andreas Christensen's 100th game for FC Barcelona has received mostly skeptical and critical reactions due to his injury history, with only a minority offering straightforward congratulations.1,390 likes · 25m

US China plan September AI safety talksTech — Jul 21, 2026U.S. and China are moving toward formal AI talks in September, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, to set guardrails for frontier models and address risks to security, cyber threats, and labor markets following the May Trump-Xi summit. The discussions, aimed at establishing intergovernmental governance on AI before Xi’s September 24 U.S. visit, signal a continued effort to manage rivalry while keeping lines of communication open.

‘Something Wrong Here’: Scott Bessent Says BLS Took ‘Lazy Way’ Of Collecting ‘Corrupted’ Data — Aug 7, 2025Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said during a “Morning Joe” interview Thursday that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) used “corrupted” data leading to massive mistakes in initial job estimates. The BLS…

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Trump Says Scott Bessent Won’t Be Fed Chair Pick As ‘He Does Not Want It’ — Aug 5, 2025President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a potential choice to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite pressure from Trump, Powell has reportedly informed some close…

Scott Bessent Brutalizes His Biden-Era Predecessor After She Invokes China In Attempt To Get At Trump — Jul 18, 2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in response to her criticizing the Trump administration’s economic and trade policies in an interview with the Wire China published Friday…

‘Why Would I Do That?’ Scott Bessent Goes Off On Dem Senator For Tax Dodge Claims — Apr 22, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clapped back at Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen Wednesday after being accused of allowing wealthy people to dodge their taxes. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing…

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Scott Bessent Predicts Americans Will Still Be Paying Biden-Era Gas Prices In Summer Thanks To Iran War — Apr 15, 2026Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent told reporters Wednesday that gas prices may not drop below $3.00 a gallon until late September. Oil and gas prices have shot up since Operation Epic Fury started on Feb. 28, with…

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Middle Schooler Quizzes Scott Bessent On Financial Literacy And Trump Accounts — Mar 31, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fielded a question on financial literacy from an unexpected source after a roundtable discussion on Monday: an eighth grade girl. Secretary Bessent took questions after delivering…

Defiant Scott Bessent Brushes Off Kristen Welker’s ‘Ridiculous Question’ About Iran War Funding — Mar 22, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed NBC News host Kristen Welker’s question about funding the Iran war as “ridiculous” and her framing as “terrible” during a tense Sunday exchange on “Meet the Press.” Welker…

‘Our Biggest Bombing Campaign’: Bessent Says Attacks In Iran About To Escalate — Mar 6, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the United States is preparing to launch what he called the largest wave of strikes yet against Iran. President Donald Trump announced last Saturday that the United States…

Scott Bessent Accuses Supposed European Ally Of Putting ‘American Lives At Risk’ — Mar 4, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed Wednesday that Madrid “put American lives at risk” when it halted the U.S. from using jointly operated military bases in Spain to launch attacks against Iran. President Donald…

On X · @ReshadRahmanBarcelona to Register Dominik Livaković Immediately as Second-Choice GoalkeeperThe post claims that Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković will be officially registered by FC Barcelona this summer as the backup keeper. It has gained positive traction among Barça fans due to the resolution of goalkeeper depth issues.1,919 likes · 26m

Scott Bessent Lays Out Future Of Trump’s Tariffs, Trade Deals — Feb 22, 2026Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent told “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday that revenue from tariffs would not drop, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling against the authority President Donald…

Scott Bessent Unleashes On Gavin Newsom For Calling Trump ‘T-Rex’ And Carrying Around Knee Pads — Jan 23, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rebuked Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom again during a Friday episode of “The Conversation with Dasha Burns” after harshly criticizing him on Wednesday. Bessent likened Newsom to…

‘Patrick Bateman Meets Sparkle Beach Ken’: Scott Bessent Delivers Sassy Retort To Gavin Newsom — Jan 21, 2026Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent slammed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Wednesday, describing the potential 2028 presidential candidate as “self-absorbed” and “economically illiterate.” Newsom…

Scott Bessent Blasts Jerome Powell For Going To Bat For Fed Gov Accused Of Mortgage Fraud — Jan 21, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent alleged Wednesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) that referred Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has recently been “politicizing” the central bank by supporting its embattled…

‘Why Not Have A Little Sunlight?’: Bessent Walks Welker Through Why The Fed Can Be Independent And Still Accountable — Jan 18, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC’s Kristen Welker on Sunday’s “Meet the Press” that the Federal Reserve can be independent from the administration, but still be subject to oversight actions such as…

IJRAI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader SaysDylan Kresak · 3 min · 3h