Scott Bessent is poised to become Treasury secretary under the Trump administration

Scott Bessent is poised to become Treasury secretary under the Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday his plan to nominate Scott Bessent, founder and CEO of Key Square Group LP, as Treasury secretary. The move places a seasoned hedge fund executive and Trump ally in a key role within the new administration’s economic strategy. Bessent’s appointment highlights Trump’s focus on appointing market-savvy figures to guide the…

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Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS, raising public health and industry concerns

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS, raising public health and industry concerns

President-elect Donald Trump announced Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic and former independent presidential candidate, as his nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The decision, revealed Thursday, sparked widespread apprehension in the public health community and left the pharmaceutical and biotech industries braced for potential upheaval. Kennedy, a…

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The Federal Reserve faces new challenges with Trump’s presidency

The Federal Reserve faces new challenges with Trump’s presidency

In a recent press conference following a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell answered a series of questions from reporters asking for his views on newly elected President Donald Trump. While Powell has refrained from engaging in political discussions, it is clear that the economic implications of Trump’s presidency…

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Rocket Lab sees strong growth and secures first customer for Neutron launch

Rocket Lab sees strong growth and secures first customer for Neutron launch

Rocket Lab recently made headlines with the announcement of significant third-quarter results, which led to a surge in its shares in after-hours trading. The space infrastructure company reported a notable increase in revenue, reaching $104.8 million, a 55% increase from $67.6 million in the same period last year. This figure exceeded Wall Street expectations, which…

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