Presidential Transition (US) – Page 15

The Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent

Investors seemed to signal their approval for Scott Bessent as a safe choice to implement the president-elect’s economic agenda.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump Treasury Secretary Pick

The hedge fund investor predicted last year that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s political fortunes were on the rise.

By Alan Rappeport

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Stock for Sale by Cabinet Members

Trump’s picks for Treasury secretary and commerce secretary both lead Wall Street firms. Here’s what that could mean for their finances and businesses.

By Lauren Hirsch

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Trump Picks Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary

A moderate from a swing district, she received endorsements from several unions but narrowly lost her bid for a second House term.

By Michael M. Grynbaum and Danielle Kaye