US Treasury’s Scott Bessent ‘making mistake’ interfering with bond markets, former mentor warns

US Treasury official Scott Bessent is facing criticism from his former mentor, billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller, who claims Bessent is making a mistake by interfering with bond markets. Druckenmiller believes Bessent should focus on reducing the US budget deficit rather than trying to control bond yields. This criticism matters for markets because it suggests that the US Treasury's efforts to calm the bond market may not be effective in the long run. If bond yields continue to rise, it could increase the cost of borrowing for the US government and…

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A former mentor of Scott Bessent is warning against interfering with bond markets. This could lead to an increase in bond yields as the market reacts to the potential for less intervention.

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