Attitude Reversal! Bessent expresses support for the Fed to "stand pat" for two consecutive days, war clouds dampen rate cut expectations
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Against the backdrop of the Iran war driving up energy prices and reigniting inflationary pressures, Bessant publicly stated twice within two days that he understands the Federal Reserve’s position of choosing to wait for more data before taking action.
In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, Bessant said, "