BESSENT FACES G20 TEST OVER U.S. GROWTH AGENDA Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will push an “American growth agenda” at Monday’s G20 finance meeting, emphasizing deregulation and stronger global growth. But U.S. tariffs, the Iran war and elevated energy prices are drawing criticism from international counterparts. Bessent also faces scrutiny over interventions in the yen, Treasury markets and Iran sanctions, raising questions about his market credibility. The IMF expects 3% global growth in 2026, but warns risks remain tilted to the downside.(*Walter Bloomberg)