You know Your Survival Guy is not in the predictions business. But he does pay attention. Take a look at what Treasury Scott Bessent says about the upcoming year for the economy. Bessent explains that the Trump administration “set the table, now we’re going to have the banquet.” Watch:
.@SecScottBessent: “I think we are going to see a fantastic economic year in 2026. We set the table, now we’re going to have the banquet… [Americans] are going to get substantial tax refunds… Americans will also see a real wage increase.” pic.twitter.com/to21UYJS9k
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 23, 2026
Bessent notes a number of newly signed trade deals and big tax refunds from the One Big Beautiful Bill as two reasons the economy will gain speed in 2026.
Watch Bessent’s entire conversation with Dasha Burns below:
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Originally posted on Your Survival Guy.
