Taleb and Bessent Clash Over Trump Economy Numbers

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBenzinga reports author Nassim Taleb is challenging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claims on GDP, productivity and corporate dominance.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLola Cruz is live outside the Treasury Department.

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   Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentHank, I've covered wars with fewer adjectives.

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   Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentBenzinga says Taleb took on Bessent's claims on GDP, productivity and corporate dominance, and the data is being picked apart.

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   Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentNobody has told me who's right, because Benzinga's headline just asks the question. I tried asking a guard. He asked me to stop asking.

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   Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThe editor's angle is that this clash tests the credibility of the economy numbers, with fiscal impact and market direction next.

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   Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThe ETFs in play are SPY and QQQ.

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   Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentAlso, a pigeon just walked across my shoe like it owns the building. Long Beach seagull, if you're watching, you have competition.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Lola. Two men arguing about GDP on the internet. A rare thing, like a Tuesday.