Scott Bessent argues that AI productivity gains provide a rationale for the Federal Reserve to ease its monetary policy.
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Updated Aug 19
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Scott Bessent argues that AI productivity gains provide a rationale for the Federal Reserve to ease its monetary policy.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Scott Bessent intervened to protect US debt demand following a Fed meeting that caused bond market strain.Sub-event
Bessent expresses confidence that the Fed can meet its mandates.1 source
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FED
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Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
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