US Treasury chief Scott Bessent to skip IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok

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  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not attend next week’s annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok.

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  A U.S. official said he will remain in the United States because of domestic engagements.

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  Deputy Treasury Secretary Francis Brooke and Under Secretary for International Affairs Erin Browne will lead the U.S. delegation.

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  The Treasury said the delegation will focus on economic policies, structural imbalances and sovereign debt.

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  Bessent’s absence comes as benchmark U.S. Treasury yields have risen to their highest levels in nearly 25 years.

Who

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will miss the meetings. Francis Brooke and Erin Browne will lead the U.S. delegation.

What

Bessent will not attend the annual IMF and World Bank meetings.

When

The meetings are scheduled for next week. Articles published October 9 and 10, 2026.

Where

Bangkok.

Why

He has domestic engagements. The specific commitments were not stated.

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