Scott Bessent

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Bessent Urges Fed to Keep an Open Mind as Inflation Path Remains Unclear

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged the Federal Reserve to remain flexible on the inflation outlook, underscoring how policymakers are still parsing mixed price signals even as markets look ahead to the next phase of monetary easing. His comments add to the debate over whether inflation is cooling fast enough to justify a more aggressive shift in rates. The message to the Fed is clear: do not lock in a narrative too early.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8h ago

Trump-Xi State Visit Delivers Pageantry, Extends Trade Truce, but Leaves Big Frictions Unresolved

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first formal trip to Washington in 11 years ended with ceremony, symbolism and a short extension of the U.S.-China trade truce, but few substantive breakthroughs. The visit projected calm for markets and politics, even as major disputes over trade, technology and global security were left largely untouched.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rules Out Bessent as AI Czar, Keeping Treasury Chief in Place

President Donald Trump said Friday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be named his artificial intelligence czar, reversing speculation that had circulated after reports from Semafor and Reuters. Trump said Bessent does not want the job and is doing "such a great job at Treasury" that he intends to keep him there.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

Dextr AI Raises $6.7 Million to Bring AI Agents Into Hotel Operations

Hospitality-focused startup Dextr AI has raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Elevation Capital, with participation from Foundation Capital, as it looks to expand its AI agents across global hotel markets including India. The company says its software is already handling more than 1 million interactions a month for hundreds of properties across North America and Europe, while automating reservations, guest requests, staffing and marketing.

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India Sports & Cricket1h ago

Pacers Set Up India-A's Commanding 162-Run Win Over Australia-A

India-A combined incisive new-ball bowling with a decisive spin finish to beat Australia-A by 162 runs in the first unofficial Test at the Siechem Cricket Stadium. Anshul Kamboj and Tushar Deshpande struck early before Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian closed out the contest shortly after lunch on the fourth day.

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India Entertainment & Culture6h ago

Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson Bring Easy Charm to Action Comedy 'Runner,' Even as the Third Act Falters

Runner pairs Alan Ritchson's bruising screen presence with Owen Wilson's breezy comic timing in a fast-moving action comedy set in Brisbane, Australia. The film delivers sharp chemistry, lively set pieces and an appealing odd-couple dynamic, though its overcooked final stretch and an unwarranted character death blunt some of its momentum.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Incumbents Hold the Cash Edge in Most of the Tightest U.S. House Races

In the most competitive U.S. House districts heading into the 2026 midterm cycle, incumbents are often entering the final stretch with a major financial cushion. In 11 of 19 toss-up incumbent-versus-challenger races tracked by The Cook Political Report and OpenSecrets, the sitting lawmaker had at least twice as much cash on hand as the opponent, underscoring how money can reinforce the advantages of incumbency even in volatile districts.

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