US Treasury’s Scott Bessent ‘making mistake’ interfering with bond markets, former mentor warns
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces criticism from prominent investor Stanley Druckenmiller over his approach to bond market management. Druckenmiller argues that direct intervention in yield suppression is counterproductive and suggests focusing on structural fiscal reforms instead. The debate highlights tensions within Trump's economic team regarding the most effective strategies for stabilizing markets while addressing underlying budgetary imbalances through deficit reduction rather than market manipulation.
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