Odaily Planet Daily News: US Treasury Secretary Bessent calls on the Federal Reserve to continue rate cuts, further pressuring American monetary policymakers. Bessent stated that lower interest rates are “the only missing element for achieving stronger economic growth, which is why the Federal Reserve should not delay.” Bessent also said in his speech that 2026 will witness the “returns” of Trump’s “America First agenda.” According to CNBC, the Treasury official stated that Trump has “laid the foundation for strong economic growth” through last year’s tax-cutting legislation, trade agreements, and deregulation agenda. Bessent has been leading the government’s process of selecting candidates to succeed Powell as chairman after his term expires in May. The Treasury official has repeatedly echoed Trump’s calls for lowering interest rates. (Jin Shi)