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Bessent, a driving force behind US push to cripple Iran’s economy, relocates over alleged threat to his lif

Sec. Bessent was living in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Iran is said to have geo-located Bessent's $12.5m mansion in Washington, DC after a photo of it was published.

<p>Bessent, driving force behind US push to cripple Iran’s economy, relocates over alleged threat to his life</p><p>The US Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has relocated from his home in the Washington area to a military base after an Iranian threat against his life, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/10/us/politics/bessent-moved-base-iran-threats.ht

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Treasury yields moved higher after a hotter-than-expected CPI report.

US Treasury claims firms helped sanctioned Iranian entities and handled funds linked to alleged drug trafficking boss.

The department says it sanctioned money services businesses in British Columbia and Ontario in co-ordination with Fintrac, Canada's anti-money laundering watchdog.

OTTAWA — The United States Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on eight Canadian businesses for allegedly helping to evade sanctions on Iran's government.

Treasury yields were last little changed Wednesday as investors weighed big wins from Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections.

A Surrey coroner raises concerns over HM Treasury procedures following the death of Chloe Moffat.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2027.

The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election.

South Africa operates one of the largest social assistance systems in the developing world. The broader social wage – including spending on education, healthcare and other social services – accounts for over 60% of government expenditure. Of course there will be resistance to any change.

The Treasury Department is targeting a North Korean operation churning out stolen identities, fake résumés and fake IT employees who are infiltrating legitimate U.S. businesses.

Treasury yields edged higher as traders await the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decision.

Analysts cite weak currencies, rising yields at home, growing demand for stocks and unease over U.S. policy.

The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule Thursday to crack down on American high-tech investments such as supercomputing and artificial intelligence in China, Russia, North Korea and other "countries of concern."

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed expand...

The 10-year Treasury yield was just below 5% Friday after AI-driven tech selling sent investors into the safety of government bonds.

Restrictions would apply to investments in areas including AI, hypersonic weapons and biotech

Treasury yields dove dramatically lower on Thursday as investors monitored a slump in stocks and surging oil prices.