Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?
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Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?

The president-elect cares about financial markets, our columnist says. That gives investors a restraint on his decisions, even if it’s a tenuous one.
Scott Bessent Helped ‘Break’ the Bank of England. Now He’ll Run the U.S. Treasury.
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Scott Bessent Helped ‘Break’ the Bank of England. Now He’ll Run the U.S. Treasury.

Scott Bessent’s former colleagues and rivals see the prospective Treasury secretary as a thoughtful choice with a broad understanding of financial markets.