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US Treasury Secretary Bessent is announcing a new whistleblower initiative that will include monetary rewards from the US Treasury - CNBC Interview

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  • On Warsh nominee for Fed, we'll see where Pirro probe goes.
  • Important to proceed with Senate hearings.
  • Tillis wants to puthold on any vote.
  • Thinks he has an agreement to get hearings on Kevin Warsh underway in Senate Banking despite Tillis' blockade on any Fed noms.
  • On metal tariffs, spoke to USTR this morning, we'll see if there's a narrowing.
  • On China trade: we don't want to decouple, we want to derisk.
  • Chance Q4 growth at 3% or over 3%.
  • On Fed, predict back near Fed's 2% target middle of this year.

What it means

US Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments suggest a proactive stance on monetary policy and trade, particularly with remarks about the Fed nominees and the potential for growth in Q4. His insights on tariffs and reducing risks in trade with China could indicate a more stable economic environment, which may have implications for Fed policy and rates moving forward. This could influence FX dynamics, particularly around the USD, as markets assess the signals from both Bessent's comments and the Fed's ongoing interest rate strategy.

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