Scott Bessent & Walmart
14 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled he may increase the volume of Treasury bond repurchases, briefly paring yield gains before they resumed.
Walmart: Walmart missed quarterly comparable sales expectations, causing its stock to plunge 9.2% and dragging down the retail sector. The miss highlights consumer strain from high gasoline prices and inflation.
Aug 20, 2026 · 15 articles
International
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.
Walmart: Walmart shares were down, reflecting weakness in the consumer staples sector.
May 27, 2026 · 101 articles
International
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.
Walmart: Walmart>>>'s results will provide insight into how consumers are faring with high energy prices, which are directly influenced by the US-Iran conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
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.
Walmart: Walmart>>>'s results will provide insight into how consumers are faring with high energy prices, which are directly influenced by the US-Iran conflict.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to use other legal authorities to recoup lost tariff revenue.
Walmart: Walmart is a customer of Golden Arts Gifts & Decor, which has shifted sales away from the U.S. due to tariffs.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of sanctions on Chinese AI firms for IP theft, adding to the broader tech crackdown.
Walmart: Walmart may be affected as a retailer of robot vacuums, but the ban's impact on its sales is uncertain.
Jul 28, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
Walmart: Walmart is scheduled to report results this week amid global market uncertainty.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened economic isolation for Iran, adding to pressure.
Walmart: Walmart is set to report earnings, which could be affected by consumer spending and inflation.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
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.
Walmart: Walmart>>> fell sharply after issuing a cautious outlook and warning about pressure on consumers.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Walmart: Walmart>>> fell sharply after issuing a cautious outlook and warning about pressure on consumers.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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