https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-unplugged-notable-quotes-from-the-treasury-secretary-todayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-unplugged-notable-quotes-from-the-treasury-secretary-todayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-unplugged-notable-quotes-from-the-treasury-secretary-today#u74179Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:56:04 +0000Treasury Secretary Bessent defended the administration economic record during a contentious hearing before a House panel. Lawmakers questioned the treasury chief on multiple domestic and international financial topics, including Treasury yields, interest rates, and energy prices. Bessent attributed rising bond yields to global issues and asserted that a strong dollar rests on credibility and policy certainty. The session drew sharp focus as officials debated the ongoing state of the broader economy.Why it mattersCongressional hearings involving cabinet officials serve as critical barometers fo