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Scott Bessent & Microsoft

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Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary, hinted at a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Microsoft: Reported strong quarterly earnings, with Azure growth and AI monetization reassuring investors. Stock surged to its best day in 18 years, adding $450 billion in market value.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
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Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, he confirmed the intervention, pledged 'whatever it takes' support, and hinted at expanding the FIMA facility, boosting market confidence.
Microsoft: Microsoft's stock soared to its best day in nearly 18 years on signals that its AI investments are yielding higher profits.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
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Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent has reiterated Trump's 'red lines' for a deal and has threatened to 'aggressively target' Oman if it facilitates tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the US stance on sanctions and maritime freedom.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> gained after reports indicated the company would release a new coding model, contributing to the tech sector's rally.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, predicted that oil prices could come down quickly once a deal between the US and Iran is finalized, indicating the economic impact of the negotiations.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> gained after reports indicated the company would release a new coding model, contributing to the tech sector's rally.
May 27, 2026 · 101 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the Treasury Secretary, convened a meeting with Wall Street CEOs to warn about the risks posed by Anthropic's Mythos model, highlighting the urgency behind the new AI oversight.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> agreed to submit its AI models for security testing, indicating its participation in the voluntary framework established by the executive order.
May 20, 2026 · 81 articles
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Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of potential sanctions to protect US intellectual property, adding to regulatory uncertainty.
Microsoft: Microsoft signed an open letter backing open AI models, aligning with the open-source trend that benefits Chinese models.
Jul 25, 2026 · 35 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, received SEMI's letter and is one of the officials Apple Inc.'s CEO has been lobbying.
Microsoft: Microsoft has raised prices on popular goods due to the memory chip shortage, highlighting the impact on consumers.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent is one of the officials Apple has lobbied for approval.
Microsoft: Microsoft's AI infrastructure investments are also driving memory demand, indirectly impacting Apple's supply situation.
Jul 30, 2026 · 38 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, then-US Treasury Secretary, convened an urgent meeting with bank CEOs to warn of the risks associated with AI's ability to find software vulnerabilities.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> was among the initial 50 partners in Project Glasswing, using Anthropic>>>'s Mythos AI to uncover security weaknesses.
May 19, 2026 · 83 articles
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Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened economic isolation for Iran, adding to pressure.
Microsoft: Microsoft's stock fell in premarket trading due to higher yields and risk-off sentiment.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Microsoft: Microsoft is due to report earnings this week, a separate market event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the United States>>> Treasury Secretary, vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damages to Gulf allies, indicating financial pressure on Iran>>>. His SecondaryDetail is United States>>>.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> was previously threatened by Iran>>>'s Revolutionary Guard, indicating a broader pattern of targeting American tech firms.
Jun 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> believes elevated yields and inflation are transient and will subside when the conflict ends and the Strait of Hormuz>>> reopens.
Microsoft: Microsoft is due to report earnings this week, a separate market event.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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Scott Bessent: Bessent was ordered by Trump to halt trade with Spain and tasked with preparing an embargo.
Microsoft: Microsoft has invested in data centers in Spain, but no direct impact from summit.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, declined to confirm an agreement, emphasizing that the decision rests with President Donald Trump.
Microsoft: Microsoft posted forecast-busting earnings, contributing to the positive sentiment in the tech sector amidst the broader market downturn.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Microsoft: Microsoft is one of the US tech titans whose earnings investors are looking ahead to this week, which could influence market sentiment.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, is proposing looser regulations for the United States — Financial Stability Oversight Council, aiming to reduce what he considers burdensome regulations.
Dec 11, 2025 · 7 articles
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Feb 15, 2026 · 139 articles
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Apr 10, 2026 · 31 articles
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May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 243 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 115 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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May 03, 2026 · 41 articles
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Apr 07, 2026 · 40 articles
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May 21, 2026 · 25 articles
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