Bessent is said to have dissuaded Trump from ousting Fed Chair Powell

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advised President Trump against firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, arguing that such a move could harm markets, disrupt the economy and face serious legal and political hurdles, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

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