US Treasury chief says Fed should not hike rates over energy shock tied to Iran war
During his speech, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocated for the Federal Reserve to keep an open mind about interest rate adjustments. He pointed out that the current economic indicators could be skewed due to a supply shock from the ongoing conflict in Iran. Despite recent market volatility
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During his speech, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocated for the Federal Reserve to keep an open mind about interest rate adjustments. He pointed out that the current economic indicators could be skewed due to a supply shock from the ongoing conflict in Iran. Despite recent market volatility, Bessent stressed that the US economy remains robust.
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