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Bessent testifies before Congress today: Treasury chief defends his record, says rising bond yields due to global issues

Treasury Secretary Bessent testified before a House panel on Wednesday to defend the Trump administration's economic record. The hearing took place as US Treasury yields reached new highs. Bessent attributed the rise in bond yields to global issues rather than domestic policy. House Democrats focused their questioning on rising costs, while the broader discussion covered interest rates, energy prices, and the state of the economy.

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  • ✓ Treasury Secretary Bessent testified before a House panel on the economy.
  • ✓ US Treasury yields reached a fresh high during the testimony.
  • ✓ The hearing addressed interest rates, energy prices, and the economy.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent testified before a House panel regarding the economy and rising bond yields.

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  1. Treasury Secretary Bessent defends economic record before House panel

    Treasury Secretary Bessent testified before a House panel on Wednesday to defend the Trump administration's economic record. The hearing took place as US Treasury yields reached new highs. Bessent attributed the rise in bond yields to global issues rather than domestic policy. House Democrats focused their questioning on rising costs, while the broader discussion covered interest rates, energy prices, and the state of the economy.

    Why it matters

    Treasury Secretary testimony provides a direct look at the administration's fiscal strategy and its impact on global markets. Rising bond yields can increase borrowing costs for the government and consumers. This hearing serves as a primary confrontation between the Treasury and House Democrats over inflation and cost of living.

    What is confirmed

    • Treasury Secretary Bessent testified before a House panel on the economy.
    • US Treasury yields reached a fresh high during the testimony.
    • The hearing addressed interest rates, energy prices, and the economy.

    Still unconfirmed

    • House Democrats intended to hammer Bessent on rising costs.
    • Bessent attributed rising bond yields to global issues.

    What to watch next

    • Official transcript of the House panel testimony
    • Market reaction to Bessent's explanation of bond yields
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. The New York Times — Live Updates: Treasury Secretary Bessent Testifies Before House Panel on Economy
    2. cnbc.com — Treasury Secretary Bessent defends Trump economic record in contentious hearing
    3. Reuters — Live: Bessent testifies before Congress as US Treasury yields hit fresh high
    4. MarketWatch — Bessent testifies before Congress today: Treasury yields, interest rates, energy prices and the economy take focus — live updates
    5. Semafor — Exclusive / House Democrats to hammer Bessent on rising costs
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