Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says economy may slow

US Treasury's Bessent says economy may slow in shift away from public spending
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy may go into a "detox period" as it reached a more sustainable equilibrium.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be ‘starting to roll a little bit'
Describing the economy as inherited is a reference to the administration under then-President Joe Biden. Current President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20. Under Biden, the U.S. saw generally strong economic growth. However, there were signs of a slowdown in late 2024, and inflation remained above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy may slow as part of a ‘detox’ from government spending
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy may be “starting to roll a bit,” as data suggests last year’s red-hot economy is slowing. Bessent said the Trump administration’s moves to transition the economy to one that emphasizes private spending over public spending may require a “detox” period.
Trump treasury secretary warns of 'detox period' slowdown for US economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the U.S. economy could enter a "detox period" as the administration shifts from robust government spending.
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Investors looking for Trump to use policy to stop the stock market from falling are likely to be disappointed, Bessent said.
Treasury Chief: We May Need 'Detox' on Economy
It's not a word typically applied to the economy, and it may not thrill Wall Street investors. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Friday that the nation's economy may be in need of a "detox.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the United States economy has become increasingly reliant on excessive government spending, adding, “there’s going to be a detox period.” “The market and the economy have become hooked,
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