Scott Bessent
Scott Bessent is an American financier and former chief investment officer at George Soros' family office. Known for his expertise in investment strategies, Bessent has worked in various high-level financial roles and has been involved in significant financial decisions within the hedge fund industry.
Born on Jan 01, 1970 (56 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13 | 5.77 | 0.69% | +50% | 331,002,651 | 3,429,624 | $21,000,000 | 217,588$ |
| Switzerland | 6 | 4.83 | 0.49% | +20% | 8,654,622 | 50,702 | $700,000 | 4,101$ |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 5.20 | 0.22% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 180,628 | $2,700,000 | 7,184$ |
| Dominican Republic | 3 | 6.00 | 0.26% | +20% | 10,847,910 | 33,753 | $89,000 | 277$ |
| Italy | 3 | 5.33 | 0.25% | +30% | 60,461,826 | 193,438 | $2,000,000 | 6,399$ |
| Vietnam | 2 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +20% | 97,338,583 | 192,909 | $340,000 | 674$ |
| Australia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 41,803 | $1,380,000 | 2,262$ |
| Canada | 2 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 70,321 | $1,700,000 | 3,146$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 45,195,774 | 81,501 | $450,000 | 811$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 128,932,753 | 176,401 | $1,200,000 | 1,642$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,176 | $62,000 | 51$ |
| Bahamas | 1 | 7.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,579 | $13,000 | 52$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 39,329 | $155,000 | 139$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 89,961 | $63,000 | 95$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 15,640 | $250,000 | 203$ |
| Moldova | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 5,872 | $12,000 | 17$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 26,086 | $670,000 | 734$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 176,168 | $1,500,000 | 1,252$ |
| Finland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 15,391 | $272,000 | 756$ |
| Morocco | 1 | 6.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 36,910,558 | 70,306 | $120,000 | 229$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 15,131 | $82,000 | 69$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 44,478 | $350,000 | 306$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 5,861 | $38,000 | 31$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 326,011 | $1,119,000 | 1,334$ |
| Totals | 53 | 1,572,824,430 | 5,287,069 | $36,265,000 | 249,352$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is among those attending.
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United States:
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent and U.S. President Donald Trump look on during The White House Digital Assets Summit.
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Indonesia:
Scott Bessent is the US Treasury Secretary leading discussions in Paris.
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Paraguay:
Scott Bessent is the Secretary of the Treasury who announced the sanctions against the Jalisco Cartel.
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Colombia:
Scott Bessent is the U.S. Treasury Secretary who expressed interest in collaborating with Colombia's future government.
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Guatemala:
Scott Bessent is the U.S. Treasury Secretary who highlighted chronic imbalances in the global economy and urged China to shift its investments.
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Australia:
Trump instructed his treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, to sever all US trade with Spain.
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Italy:
Scott Bessent met with investors to discuss expectations of de-escalation with China after Trump's tariffs.
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Argentina:
Scott has been instrumental in negotiating with international financial institutions for Argentina.
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United States:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed he was the target of an assassination attempt by a left-wing activist shortly after being sworn into office.
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