Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?

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.
Drug Companies Face Hostility as They Hope for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks

Drug Companies Face Hostility as They Hope for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.
Scott Bessent Helped ‘Break’ the Bank of England. Now He’ll Run the U.S. Treasury.

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.