February 2026

Bessent offers deregulatory vision, but few specifics

Key insight: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the smallest banks should be deregulated, but didn’t endorse any specific policies to do so.  Forward look: Chairman French Hill’s, R-Ark., community bank policy package has been overtaken by crypto bills and other priorities on the House floor and the Senate.  Expert quote: “Stop being his flunky.”

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