Bessent Says Fed Rates Are Still Substantially Above Neutral

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizes the need for the Federal Reserve to stimulate investment in the economy, suggesting that current interest rates are still above neutral.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Federal Reserve must do its part to spur investment in the economy during remarks to the Economic Club of Minnesota in Minneapolis. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 8, 2026.
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