Treasury Secretary Bessent now says it's OK for the Fed to wait to lower rates amid oil surge

Bessent said the Fed should hasten interest-rate cuts, describing them as "the only ingredient missing" for stronger economic growth. The comment is supportive of lower borrowing costs and aligns with a dovish policy stance, though it is commentary rather than a policy action. Market impact is limited but could influence rate expectations and Treasury yields.

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Bessent said the Fed should hasten interest-rate cuts, describing them as "the only ingredient missing" for stronger economic growth. The comment is supportive of lower borrowing costs and aligns with a dovish policy stance, though it is commentary rather than a policy action. Market impact is limited but could influence rate expectations and Treasury yields.