Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a new plan in the fight to bring down historically high interest rates, and it’s got ...
Bessent's focus on 10-year US Treasury yield may let Fed off the hook
The Trump administration's emerging focus on long-term Treasury bond yields may show growing sensitivity to market ...
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.89%, third straight weekly decline
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective ...
Stocks rise, Treasury yields under pressure
Global shares rose on Thursday in a modest relief rally as fears of an escalating trade war between the U.S. and its major ...
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The Treasury Secretary Says Trump Wants Long-Term Interest Rates to Fall—It May Take a While
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump is looking for longer-term interest rates to fall.
Rates Spark: Bessent And Payrolls Key As We End A Tumultuous Week
Tariff threats switched on and off, Bessent laser focussed on the 10yr yield, and next up is payrolls. We saw tightening ...
Trump is focused on lowering bond yields, not fighting the Fed, Treasury chief says
The Trump administration isn't looking to clash with the Federal Reserve over interest rates, Treasury Secretary Scott ...
Treasury Yields Rise as U.S. Unemployment Surprisingly Falls
Treasury yields rose as U.S. unemployment rate surprisingly fell.
Treasury yields rise after U.S. jobs report
Treasury yields were higher on Friday, as investors weighed fresh data showing that jobs growth slowed more than expected in January while wage growth increased more than anticipated. The yield on the ...
Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relieves some pressure on the Fed
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Donald Trump is not asking the Federal Reserve to lower its short-term interest rates, ...
Analysis-US bond market lukewarm on Bessent's 10-year yield pledge
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's pledge to contain yields on 10-year Treasury notes met some skepticism in the bond market on Thursday, as inflationary pressures and expectations of a widening ...