https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-dared-the-markets-to-bet-against-him-bond-traders-didContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-dared-the-markets-to-bet-against-him-bond-traders-didhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-dared-the-markets-to-bet-against-him-bond-traders-did#u68747Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:20:55 +0000Scott Bessent challenged the thirty-two trillion dollar bond market with the statement that he is the house now, specifically daring traders to bet against the yen. Bond traders did not listen to the warning and proceeded to bet against him, with current market outcomes indicating they appear to be winning the confrontation. Katayama noted that Bessent's house remark sounded scary when translated into Japanese. Observers question whether Bessent is directing his efforts toward the correct market battle as the situation develops.Why it mattersThe confrontation centers on a high-stakes clas